The Civil War Songbook

Book Overview

Of all the events in American history, perhaps none was reflected in song with such innocent vigor as the Civil War. This volume of 37 popular songs of the period gives a fully rounded picture of sentiments on the battle line and on the home front, both North and South.
The five important categories are all covered: Patriotic Songs ("Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Dixie," "The Southrons' Chaunt of Defiance"), The Soldiering Life ("Just Before...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486234223
• ISBN13: 9780486234229
• Release Date: June 1977
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.0" x 12.0"