Old Plantation Hymns: A Collection Of Hitherto Unpublished Melodies Of The Slave And The Freeman With Historical And Descriptive Notes

by William Eleazar Barton

Book Overview

""Old Plantation Hymns"" is a book that contains a collection of previously unpublished melodies that were sung by slaves and free African Americans in the southern United States during the 19th century. The book includes historical and descriptive notes that provide context and insight into the origins and cultural significance of these hymns. The author, William E. Barton, has compiled a comprehensive selection of songs that reflect the spiritual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428614230
• ISBN13: 9781428614239
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"