The Cold Water Melodies: And Washingtonian Songster (1842)

By Abbot Publishe Theodore Abbot Publisher and Theodore Abbot Publisher

Book Overview

The Cold Water Melodies: And Washingtonian Songster is a book of songs and poems written by Theodore Abbot and published in 1842. The book is a collection of songs that promote the temperance movement, which advocated for the abstinence from alcohol. The songs are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, hymns, and patriotic songs, and are accompanied by sheet music for piano or guitar. In addition to the temperance themes, the book also contains songs that celebrate the natural beauty of America, as well as songs that honor the founding fathers and the principles of democracy. The Washingtonian Songster section of the book includes songs that pay tribute to George Washington and other heroes of the American Revolution. The Cold Water Melodies: And Washingtonian Songster is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the social and political movements of the mid-19th century. It is also a testament to the power of music to inspire change and promote social justice.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: 1120754631
• ISBN13: 9781120754639
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"