Publisher's Synopsis
""Songs of the Cowboys"" is a collection of traditional cowboy songs compiled by Nathan Howard Thorp. This book includes lyrics and sheet music for over 100 songs that were popular among cowboys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including cattle drives, gunfights, love, and the beauty of the American West. Many of the songs were originally passed down through oral tradition and were later transcribed by Thorp. The book also includes an introduction by Thorp, providing historical context and insight into the origins of these classic cowboy tunes. ""Songs of the Cowboys"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.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.
