Negro Minstrels: A Complete Guide To Negro Minstrelsy (1902)

By Jack Haverly

Book Overview

Negro Minstrels: A Complete Guide To Negro Minstrelsy is a book written by Jack Haverly in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of Negro minstrelsy, a form of entertainment that emerged in the early 19th century and was popular in the United States until the mid-20th century. The book covers various aspects of Negro minstrelsy, including its origins, the development of the genre, the performers, the music, and the humor. Haverly also discusses the social and political context in which Negro minstrelsy emerged and the impact it had on American culture.The book features numerous illustrations, photographs, and sheet music examples that provide a visual representation of the performers and the music. It also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography of other works on the subject of Negro minstrelsy.Overall, Negro Minstrels: A Complete Guide To Negro Minstrelsy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American entertainment and the cultural impact of Negro minstrelsy.Containing Recitations, Jokes, Crossfires, Conundrums, Riddles, Stump Speeches, Ragtime And Sentimental Songs, Etc., Including Hints On Organizing And Successfully Presenting A Performance.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437180825
• ISBN13: 9781437180824
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"