Songs For British Workmen (1876)

By Benjamin Gough

Book Overview

Songs For British Workmen is a book of songs written by Benjamin Gough and published in 1876. The book is a collection of 45 songs that were intended to be sung by British workmen in the late 19th century. The songs cover a range of topics including work, family, and patriotism. Some of the songs are humorous in nature, while others are more serious and reflective. The book was intended to be used as a tool for moral and social education, as well as a source of entertainment for working-class men. The songs are written in a simple and accessible style, with catchy melodies and easy-to-remember lyrics. Overall, Songs For British Workmen is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social history of 19th century Britain, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of working-class culture and music.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: 1164858203
• ISBN13: 9781164858201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"