Native American Balladry Descriptive Study (14 results)
Published by Publications of the American Folklore Society, 1950
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Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.Hawking Books
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Published by American Folklore Society, 1950
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Seller: Karen Wickliff - Books, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.Karen Wickliff - Books
Contact seller3-star sellerHard Cover. Condition: Good+. 276pp. Blue cloth hardback, light rubbing and wear along edges, EX-LIB, minimal markings, library name blindstamped on dedication page, paper has turned light brown, index, appendices, NATIVE AMERICAN BALLADRY : A Descriptive Study and a Bibliographical Syllabus.
Published by The American Folklore Society, 1964
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Seller: Eat My Words Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.Eat My Words Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Binding is solid. Pages unmarked but a little tanned. Tiny gift inscription. Cover has minor wear. Ex-owner's name nicely done in gold in front cover, by hand.
Language: English
Published by The American Folkore Society, Philadelphia, 1950
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- First Edition
Seller: Tinakori Books, Lower Hutt, New ZealandTinakori Books
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Add to basketBlue Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. 276 pages, clean ex-library copy.
Published by The American Folklore Society, Philadelphia, 1975
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Seller: Motte & Bailey, Booksellers, Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.Motte & Bailey, Booksellers
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. No dust jacket issued. Later printing of revised 1964 edition. Octavo (standard size). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. 298 p. w/ footnotes, bibliography, index of ballads and songs. Despite the title, this is a work noting home grown American ballads, not those of native peoples. Abou…t half of the work is scholarly study, the other half a syllabus listing ballds on war, cowboys and pioneers, lumberjacks, sailors and the sea, criminals and outlaws, murder, tragedies and disasters, "negros", and misc topics.
Published by The American Folklore Society, 1964
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Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.Books From California
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Published by The American Folklore Society, Philadelphia, 1950
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Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.Chequamegon Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front free end page. This is Publications of The American Folklore Society Bibliographical Series Volume 1. 276 pages bottom of spine a bit bumped. ; 6 3/8 x 9 1/ 8"; Signed by Author.
Published by American Folklore Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1950
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- First Edition
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Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.Saucony Book Shop
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Add to basketBuckram. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Dark blue buckram, lettered in gilt. xii,276 pp. Mild surface rubbing to covers, spine panel a bit sunned. Firm binding, clean interior. Inscribed by author to folklorist Samuel P. Bayard, dated 30 Mar. 1951. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.
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Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. TRACING THE NATION THROUGH ITS SONGS. More than a bibliography, Native American Balladry provides a systematic framework for understanding the ballads created within the American experience. G. Malcolm Laws, Jr., one of the twentieth century's leading folklorists, separates indigenous… American ballads from the broader Anglo-American tradition, organizing a vast body of collected songs into a coherent reference that remains fundamental to the study of American folk music. Prepared for the American Folklore Society, this revised edition became a standard guide for researchers seeking to identify, classify, and compare native American ballads across regional and occupational traditions. FROM THE FRONTIER TO THE FACTORY. Laws organizes the material into major thematic groups including war ballads, cowboy and pioneer songs, lumberjack and shantyman ballads, sailors' songs, outlaw narratives, murder ballads, disasters, and songs reflecting African American experience. Each entry serves as a guide to published sources, allowing scholars to trace variants and follow the transmission of songs throughout the United States. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Publisher's cloth binding. Octavo; 9.25 inches tall; xiv, 298 pages. Includes a comprehensive index of sources and bibliographical references throughout. CONDITION: The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean with light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Neatly highlighted on approximately the first fifty pages; the balance of the text is free of markings. A sound reference copy. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: DEFINING AN AMERICAN TRADITION-BEYOND THE BRITISH BALLAD Laws sought to distinguish the ballads that originated in North America from those inherited from British tradition. His classification system helped establish native American ballads as a distinct field of scholarly inquiry and provided a vocabulary that continues to influence folklore research. A FOUNDATION FOR FOLKLORE STUDY. For decades, Native American Balladry has served as one of the principal reference works for folklorists, ethnomusicologists, literary scholars, and historians. Its descriptive bibliography enables researchers to locate texts efficiently while comparing versions collected from different regions and traditions. THE AMERICAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY. Published under the auspices of the American Folklore Society, the work reflects the organization's long-standing commitment to documenting and preserving the oral traditions of North America. Together with Laws's earlier studies, it remains a cornerstone of American ballad scholarship. SUBJECTS: G. Malcolm Laws Jr.; American Folklore Society; American Ballads; Folk Songs; Cowboy Songs; Maritime Music; Lumberjack Songs; Murder Ballads; African American Folk Music; Oral Tradition, American Folklore; Folk Music; Bibliography; Ethnomusicology; Reference. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES: Belden, The Ballad Book, p. 129.
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Revised edition. Octavo. 298pp. Red cloth gilt. About fine. Inscribed by the author.
Published by The American Folklore Society, Philadelphia, PA, 1964
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Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.True Oak Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. 298 pages; Spill stain to edge of pages on bottom corner, light. Markings on a prelim page as well as on the top and bottom edges of the textblock. Rubbing and smudging to covers. Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages.…; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 296. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1950 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume copy 2 Language: English Pages: 296 Volume copy 2.
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.Better World Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1950. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 296, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 296 296.
