Publisher's Synopsis
The Canteen Songster is a book that was published in 1866 by Simpson and Company. It is a collection of the most popular songs of the day, and it is designed to be used in canteens, bars, and other social gathering places. The book includes a wide range of songs, from patriotic tunes to popular ballads and comic songs. The songs are arranged in alphabetical order, and each one includes the lyrics and the musical notation. The book is designed to be easy to use, with a simple layout and clear typography. It is an important historical document, providing a snapshot of the popular music of the mid-19th century. The Canteen Songster is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of popular music, or for anyone who enjoys singing along to old-time tunes.Comprising Sentimental, Comic, Negro, Irish, National, Patriotic, Social, Convivial, And Pathetic Songs, Ballads, And Melodies. Companion To The Shoddy Songster.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.
