Paperback. Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Condition: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.
Published by Negro Universities Press, 1969
Seller: Silent Way Books, Glenside, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Reprint. No dust jacket, possibly as issued. Text is unmarked.
Condition: New.
£ 17.24
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Hardback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Negro Universities Press, Westport, CT, 1969
ISBN 10: 083710596X ISBN 13: 9780837105963
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Hardcover without jacket (1976 printing) in very good condition. Item is slightly cocked, with bumped spine head and faintly marked page block. Some pages are bumped on upper leading corners. Pages remain clean and all content is clear. TS. Used.
Published by Univ of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1925
Seller: Old New York Book Shop, ABAA, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. 8vo. 300pp +index. A rough copy in dark blue cloth without dj. Worn and frayed, contents good.
Published by Folklore Associates, 1964
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good.
Published by Folklore Associates, Inc, 1964
Seller: Michener & Rutledge Booksellers, Inc., Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1964 Folklore Associates reprint of the 1925 edition; stamp on fore-edge, light wear to covers, otherwise text clean and solid; worn, torn, soiled and discolored dust jacket ; 306 pages.
£ 27.09
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 0548113041 ISBN 13: 9780548113042
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 0548113041 ISBN 13: 9780548113042
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Chapel Hill, NC, 1925
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: GOOD. First edition. The second of Odum's three classic works on African American music. As noted in the preface, the songs in this volume were collected in northern Mississippi and northern Georgia, with a few other songs and fragments from North Carolina and Tennessee included for comparative purposes. They are divided into three categories: religious songs (the largest group), social songs, and work songs. Much of the book consists of the lyrics to the songs. Includes a select bibliography, and an index to the songs. vii, 306 pp. Ex-library with the usual markings, but overall a good copy, tight and sturdy in very dark blue cloth with gilt lettering (corners bumped, a bit of wear to the ends of the spine covering).
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1925
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Octavo. 306pp. Binding worn with evidence of label removal on the spine, endleaves replaced with cloth reinforcements in the gutters, front fly excised, sound but good only.
Published by The University of North Carolina Press, 1925
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. This is the original 1925 first edition, NOT a modern reprint. Ex-library with typical markings, stamps, pocket. Light wear to the binding. No distortion of the book from reading or improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No odor. No water damage. No stains. No sun fading. Ex-library status makes this a reading/research/reference copy.
Condition: New.
Published by Negro Universities Press, New York, 1968
Seller: Invisible Books, Brighton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No jacket. Minor wear to boards, most evident at foot of spine.
Language: English
Published by The University of North Carolina Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0807897418 ISBN 13: 9780807897416
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by The University of North Carolina Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0807897418 ISBN 13: 9780807897416
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 0548113041 ISBN 13: 9780548113042
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 0548113041 ISBN 13: 9780548113042
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill NC, 1926
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: fair. no jacket. 6 1/4 x 9 1/8" 278 pages. ex library copy, small call 3 inked out on spine, pocket on inside rear cover. stamped withdrawn at bottom of title page. library blindstamp at upper corner of title page. Part of The University of North Carolina Social Study Series. 29 very small blue pen underlines to words on the table of contents page. wear to corners. some rubbing to covers. edges of cloth spine. heavily worn in places resulting in tearing to that cloth. This is the third volume of the folk background studies series with The Negro and His Songs & Folk-Beliefs of the Southern Negro being the other two.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart and soul of African American culture, offering a unique exploration of "workaday songs" ââ â the music that accompanied the daily lives and struggles of Black working people in the early 20th century American South. These songs, encompassing blues, ballads, and prison songs, provide a poignant window into the experiences of laborers, migrants, and those navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system. The author's meticulous research draws from a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts and direct transcriptions, capturing the raw emotions and authentic voices of Black singers. This book skillfully positions these workaday songs within the broader context of African American musical traditions, highlighting their evolution from the spirituals of the past. Exploring themes of love, loss, hardship, and resilience, this book unveils the profound depths of human experience embedded within these seemingly simple songs. The rhythmic language, vibrant imagery, and poignant metaphors paint vivid pictures of Black life during this era. This book's insightful analysis of workaday songs offers a profound understanding of the cultural and social significance of music as a means of expression, identity, and empowerment for African Americans facing the challenges of their time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.