Isbn: 9780243416301 - Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4: a Collection of New and Popular Comic and Sentimental Songs (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a vibrant tapestry of 19th-century American song, weaving together sentimental ballads, patriotic anthems, and lively folk tunes. The collection paints a vivid portrait of a nation in transition, grappling with themes of love, loss, home, and identity. Readers will encounter familiar classics such as "Home, Sweet Home" and "The Harp that once Through Tara's Halls," alongside lesser-known gems like "Maud Adair and I" and "The Cottage by the Sea." The songs traverse a range of emotions, from the melancholic yearning of "Johnny is Gone for a Soldier" to the playful humor of "Sparking Sunday Night" and "Uncle Tim, the Toper." The author's selection reveals the diverse influences that shaped American music during this era, including Irish folk songs, sentimental parlor ballads, and patriotic melodies celebrating national pride. Songs like "Columbia Rules the Sea" and "A National Song" evoke a sense of burgeoning national identity, while others like "Come Gang awa wi Me" and "Erin is my Home" speak to the immigrant experience and the longing for distant shores. Through this collection of songs, we gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century America, where sentimentalism, patriotism, and the echoes of diverse heritages intertwined to create a rich and evolving musical tapestry. 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.…