Presents lyrics for eighty-five Civil War ballads from the North and the South, including patriotic tunes, romantic and sentimental pieces, and songs of battles past.
folktales, ballads, and speech from country New York
Thompson, Harold William
1967
A superb blend of good story-telling and sound scholarship, this book provides a fascinating record what "country New Yorkers" have had to say and sing about themselves as they made their way through three centuries.
Inspired by a traditional English ballad, this tragedy set in the deep South of the U.S. features two sweethearts whose love is interrupted by a hunting accident.
the true story behind the great American ballad Casey at the bat
Walsh, John Evangelist, 1927-
2007
Recounts the true story behind the creation of the legendary poem "Casey at the Bat", discussing how it was created, who the poet was, how it became an American legend, and other related topics.
The life of Robin Hood is told through eighteen traditional ballads, each accompanied by musical notation and detailed, historically accurate pen and ink illustrations.
A pretty young witch transforms herself into many different animals to escape the love-struck magician. Piano accompaniment and guitar chords are included.
