Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4 by Various
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"Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4" by Various is a collection of new and popular comic and sentimental songs written in the mid-19th century. The book features a rich assortment of lyrics that reflect social themes and emotions of the time, celebrating love, longing, and joviality through musical expression. It serves as a snapshot of American folk culture during that era, highlighting the quintessential experiences of joy, heartache, and patriotism. The opening
of the collection introduces the format and intent behind the songbook, emphasizing its compilation of widely enjoyed melodies. Each song captures various life experiences, from love and loss to the everyday trials and tribulations faced by people in the 19th century. The introductory portion includes the titles of several songs along with the first few verses of songs like "Maud Adair and I" and "Don't You Cry so, Norah, Darling," indicating a heartfelt reflection on love and relationships intertwined with a sense of loss and nostalgia. Overall, it sets the stage for a delightful exploration of musical storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Beadle's Dime Song Book No. 4 A Collection of New and Popular Comic and Sentimental Songs. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | Songs, English -- United States -- Texts |
| Subject | Songbooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50041 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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