Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 5 : A Collection of New and Popular Comic and Sentimental Songs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 5" by Various is a collection of new and popular comic and sentimental songs written in the mid-19th century. This anthology captures the spirit of the era through a diverse mix of lyrical themes, showcasing the joys and sorrows of life, love, and social commentary. The songs reflect a range of emotions, from romance and nostalgia to humor and social critique, aiming to entertain and resonate with the readers and performers of the time. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to a selection of songs that cover a multitude of topics. One song highlights a romantic encounter during a moonlit walk, while another dives into the heartfelt sentiments of a fisherman's girl as she mourns her lost loved ones. The opening portion of the book features various themes, including the bittersweet nature of parting, the struggles of love, hopeful yearnings, and the humor found in everyday situations. Each piece is designed to evoke specific emotions and situations, making this collection a delightful resource for both entertainment and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-01-08