American Hymns Old and New

by Charles Hughes, Albert Christ-Janer, Carleton Sprague Smith

Book Overview

Presents over six hundred hymns from the American tradition of religious song, including folk hymns, patriotic songs, and spirituals, with explanatory notes and biographies of their composers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023103458X
• ISBN13: 9780231034586
• Release Date: October 1980
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 838 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 7.4" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A magnificent guide for scholars or enthusiasts!

Well-worth its price, American Hymns is a definitive resource for both scholars studying the field of music, or simply for "hymn-enthusiasts!" Aside from the main divisions by century, the book also divides the song content by denomination. As a researcher in Early American psalmody, I have used its material heavily in my own studies. From the time the pilgrims stepped foot onto our soil through the latter portion of our 20th century, a quality cross-section of the repertoire is presented with research notes and historical background. Highest recommendation!