Cowboy Songs And Other Frontier Ballads - Paperback

by John a. Lomax (Author), Barrett Wendell (Introduction by)

Cowboy Songs And Other Frontier Ballads is a collection of traditional folk songs and ballads from the American West, compiled and edited by John A. Lomax. The book includes lyrics and sheet music for over 100 songs, ranging from well-known classics like ""Home on the Range"" and ""The Streets of Laredo"" to lesser-known tunes like ""The Dying Cowboy"" and ""The Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim."" In addition to the songs themselves, Cowboy Songs And Other Frontier Ballads also includes an introduction by Lomax that provides historical context for the music, as well as information about the people and places that inspired the songs. The book also features illustrations by cowboy artist Will James, adding to the overall Western ambiance.Overall, Cowboy Songs And Other Frontier Ballads is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West, as well as for musicians looking to learn and perform traditional folk songs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.