Music in the Westward Expansion: Songs of Heart and Place on the American Frontier

by Laura Dean

Over 400,000 people moved their families in search of a better life in the American West during the Westward Expansion. The pioneers made room for musical instruments with their guns, food, and tools, while taking only the minimal necessities that would fit into modest wagons. During what seemed like an interminable dusty journey, music was often the sole source of light and happiness for these exhausted travelers. This book examines the roles of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476685223
• ISBN13: 9781476685229
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 10.0"