Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 1 : 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. 1" by Various is a collection of new and popular comic and sentimental songs written in the mid-19th century. This compilation features a diverse range of songs reflecting themes of love, home, and nostalgia, intertwining both humor and sentimentality to engage the reader. The book serves as a snapshot of the musical culture of its time, illustrating the social sentiments and experiences prevalent in an era marked by significant change. The opening of this songbook introduces various titles, indicating a blend of popular themes and styles in 19th-century music. It features well-known songs such as "Gentle Annie" and "Nelly Gray," showcasing the emotional pull of lost love and longing for home. Each song highlights the depth of feelings associated with love, loss, and memory, often evoking imagery tied to nature and domestic life. The chapter serves as both a directory and a testament to the enduring appeal of these songs, promising readers an emotional journey through the melodies and lyrics of an important period in American music history. (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: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-03-15