Publisher's Synopsis
Folk Songs (1861) is a collection of traditional songs compiled and edited by John Williamson Palmer. The book contains over 100 songs from various regions of the United States, including Appalachian ballads, sea shanties, and African American spirituals. The songs are presented in their original form, with lyrics and musical notation, and are accompanied by historical notes and commentary by Palmer. The book is considered an important contribution to the preservation and study of American folk music, and is a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts of traditional music.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.
