Daniel Decatur Emmet (1904)

By Charles Burleigh Galbreath

Book Overview

Daniel Decatur Emmet is a biography written by Charles Burleigh Galbreath in 1904. The book chronicles the life of Daniel Decatur Emmet, a renowned American songwriter and performer who is best known for his popular song ""Dixie."" The book provides a detailed account of Emmet's life, from his early childhood in Ohio to his rise to fame as a performer in New York City.Galbreath delves into Emmet's personal life, including his family background and his relationships with his wife and children. The book also explores Emmet's career as a performer, songwriter, and minstrel show entertainer, detailing his collaborations with other artists and his experiences touring the United States and Europe.In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of Emmet's life, Galbreath also offers insight into the cultural and historical context in which Emmet lived and worked. The book explores the role of minstrel shows in American popular culture and the impact of Emmet's music on the national consciousness.Overall, Daniel Decatur Emmet is a fascinating portrait of one of America's most iconic songwriters and performers, offering readers a glimpse into the life and times of a true American original.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164056123
• ISBN13: 9781164056126
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"