The Sentimental Song Book (1878)

By Julia A. Moore

Book Overview

The Sentimental Song Book is a collection of popular songs from the late 19th century, compiled by Julia A. Moore and originally published in 1878. The book features over 100 sentimental ballads, love songs, and hymns, many of which were written by well-known composers of the time. The songs are arranged for piano and voice, with lyrics and sheet music included. The book also includes a preface by Moore, in which she discusses the importance of music in everyday life and the emotional power of song. The Sentimental Song Book offers a fascinating glimpse into the musical tastes and cultural values of Victorian America, and remains a valuable resource for historians, musicians, and music lovers alike.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: 1163886831
• ISBN13: 9781163886830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"