Southern War Songs: Campfire, Patriotic And Sentimental

By W.L. Fagan

Book Overview

Southern War Songs: Campfire, Patriotic And Sentimental is a book that features a collection of songs that were popular during the American Civil War. The book is written by W. L. Fagan and is a compilation of songs that were sung by soldiers during the war. The songs are divided into three categories: campfire songs, patriotic songs, and sentimental songs. The campfire songs were sung by soldiers around campfires and were meant to boost morale and provide entertainment. The patriotic songs were meant to inspire soldiers and rally support for the Confederate cause. The sentimental songs were more personal and emotional, often expressing the longing and sadness felt by soldiers who were far from home and loved ones. The book includes the lyrics to each song, as well as historical context and background information. Southern War Songs: Campfire, Patriotic And Sentimental is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the music and culture of the American Civil War.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: 1162789875
• ISBN13: 9781162789873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"