The Ballad Book of John Jacob Niles

By John Jacob Niles and William (decorations) Barss

Book Overview

" A legend in the folk music community, John Jacob Niles enjoyed a lengthy career as a balladeer, folk collector, and songwriter. Ever close to his Kentucky roots, he spent much of his adulthood searching for the most well-loved songs of the southern Appalachia. The Ballad Book of John Jacob Niles brings together a wealth of songs with the stories that inspired them, arranged by a gifted performer. This new edition includes all of the melodies, text, commentary, and illustrations of the 1961 ori

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813109876
• ISBN13: 9780813109879
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 10.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher