Publisher's Synopsis
""The Play Party in Indiana"" is a comprehensive collection of folk songs and games that were popular in Indiana during the early 20th century. The book is authored by Leah Jackson Wolford and was originally published in 1916. The book is intended to serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural traditions of Indiana. The collection includes a variety of songs and games that were played at social gatherings, such as weddings, barn raisings, and church events. Each song and game is accompanied by a descriptive introduction that provides context and historical background. Additionally, the book includes correlating notes that offer further insights into the origins and meanings of the songs and games. Overall, ""The Play Party in Indiana"" is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural traditions of a bygone era and is sure to be of interest to historians, folklorists, and anyone interested in the history of Indiana and the Midwest.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.
