NORTH PENNSYLVANIA MINSTRELSY:; As Sung in the Backwoods Settlements, Hunting Cabins and Lumber Camps in the "Black Forest" of Pennsylvania, 1840-1923.
Altoona, PA: Times Tribune, 1923. Revised & Enlarged Edition. Original Wraps. pp: 228, (5), index; 22 plates from photographs. This music was collected by Henry W. Shoemaker, John C. French, and John H. Chatham. Included are many examples of music built on local lore as well as cowboy songs, canal-boat songs, "The Slave's Lament," songs of the Civil War era, etc. Small corner chips from back cover. 7.5" x 5.75" Very Good. Item #031113
Most of the plates are full-length photo-portraits of players and singers, including a number of Native Americans.
Price: $50.00
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