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Title:
Immortal Songs of Camp and Field
The Story of their Inspiration together with Striking Anecdotes connected with their History
Note: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" by Louis Albert Banks is a collection of historical accounts and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the inspiration behind famous American patriotic songs, detailing their origins and the notable figures connected to them. The book features a variety of songs that have resonated through American history, likely appealing to readers interested in music, history, and national identity. The opening of "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" introduces the reader to a compilation of patriotic songs, beginning with "The American Flag" by Joseph Rodman Drake. It not only includes the text of these songs but also shares fascinating details about their authors, the contexts in which they were written, and the historical events that inspired them. For instance, it elaborates on Drake's brief life and his emotional connection to his work, illustrating how these songs captured the spirit of their times. As the book unfolds, it promises further insights into the rich tapestry of American music shaped by themes of freedom, bravery, and national pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Banks, Louis Albert, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 43539
Published: Aug 22, 2013
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: National songs -- United States
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Immortal Songs of Camp and Field
The Story of their Inspiration together with Striking Anecdotes connected with their History
Note: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by K Nordquist, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" by Louis Albert Banks is a collection of historical accounts and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the inspiration behind famous American patriotic songs, detailing their origins and the notable figures connected to them. The book features a variety of songs that have resonated through American history, likely appealing to readers interested in music, history, and national identity. The opening of "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" introduces the reader to a compilation of patriotic songs, beginning with "The American Flag" by Joseph Rodman Drake. It not only includes the text of these songs but also shares fascinating details about their authors, the contexts in which they were written, and the historical events that inspired them. For instance, it elaborates on Drake's brief life and his emotional connection to his work, illustrating how these songs captured the spirit of their times. As the book unfolds, it promises further insights into the rich tapestry of American music shaped by themes of freedom, bravery, and national pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Banks, Louis Albert, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 43539
Published: Aug 22, 2013
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: National songs -- United States
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.