Songs and stories of the Civil War Jerry Silverman.
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TextPublisher: Brookfield, Conn. : Twenty-First Century Books, c2002Description: 96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cmISBN: 0761323058 (lib. bdg.)Subject(s): Music -- United States -- 19th century -- History and criticism | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music -- History and criticismDDC classification: 782.42/1599/0973 LOC classification: ML3551.4 | .S55 2002| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | A J M Library 868-5076 | J 782.42 SILV (Browse shelf) | Available | 18137 |
Includes music (piano with optional voice) to a selection of Civil War songs.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-93), discographies, and index.
The battle cry of freedom -- The battle hymn of the republic -- Dixie's land -- Maryland, my Maryland -- Lincoln and liberty -- Weeping sad and lonely -- Tenting on the old camp ground -- When Johnny comes marching home -- Roll, Alabama, roll -- The battle of Shiloh -- Slavery chain done broke at last -- Free at last.
Provides a history of the music and lyrics of a dozen Civil War songs, describing the circumstances under which they were created and performed.
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