""Old Plantation Hymns"" is a collection of previously unpublished melodies that were sung by slaves and freedmen in the United States during the era of slavery. The book includes historical and descriptive notes that provide context for the songs and their cultural significance. The author, William E. Barton, has compiled a comprehensive collection of hymns that offer a glimpse into the musical traditions of African American communities during a difficult and complex period of American history. This book is a valuable ...
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""Old Plantation Hymns"" is a collection of previously unpublished melodies that were sung by slaves and freedmen in the United States during the era of slavery. The book includes historical and descriptive notes that provide context for the songs and their cultural significance. The author, William E. Barton, has compiled a comprehensive collection of hymns that offer a glimpse into the musical traditions of African American communities during a difficult and complex period of American history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American music, African American culture, and the legacy of slavery in the United States.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.
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