This edition had all images removed.
Title: Cowboy Songs, and Other Frontier Ballads
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni,
Joyce Wilson, Espe (Nada Prodanovic), and the PG Finale
Project Team.
Summary: "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads" by Various is a collection of folk songs and ballads that captures the essence of American cowboy culture during the late 19th to early 20th century. This anthology reflects the life, struggles, and emotions of cowboys, detailing their adventures, heartaches, and the rugged landscape of the West. The songs illustrate the camaraderie among cowboys, their love for freedom, and the challenges they faced in their profession. The opening portion of the collection features an introduction that highlights the importance of preserving these ballads as a vital part of American folklore. It discusses the influence of the Anglo-Saxon ballad tradition in the Southwest and how these songs were created and passed down through oral recital among cowboys and other frontier folk. Notable themes include love, loss, the cowboy’s relationship with nature, and the rough lifestyle associated with cattle herding. Through the vivid imagery and emotional depth of the lyrics, readers gain insight into the unique spirit of the cowboy, who captivates through both his bravery and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 21300
Published: May 4, 2007
Downloads: 2024
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Cowboys -- Songs and music
Subject: Folk songs, English -- West (U.S.)
LoCC: Music
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cowboy Songs, and Other Frontier Ballads
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net. Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni,
Joyce Wilson, Espe (Nada Prodanovic), and the PG Finale
Project Team.
Summary: "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads" by Various is a collection of folk songs and ballads that captures the essence of American cowboy culture during the late 19th to early 20th century. This anthology reflects the life, struggles, and emotions of cowboys, detailing their adventures, heartaches, and the rugged landscape of the West. The songs illustrate the camaraderie among cowboys, their love for freedom, and the challenges they faced in their profession. The opening portion of the collection features an introduction that highlights the importance of preserving these ballads as a vital part of American folklore. It discusses the influence of the Anglo-Saxon ballad tradition in the Southwest and how these songs were created and passed down through oral recital among cowboys and other frontier folk. Notable themes include love, loss, the cowboy’s relationship with nature, and the rough lifestyle associated with cattle herding. Through the vivid imagery and emotional depth of the lyrics, readers gain insight into the unique spirit of the cowboy, who captivates through both his bravery and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Various
EBook No.: 21300
Published: May 4, 2007
Downloads: 2024
Language: English
Subject: Ballads, English -- West (U.S.)
Subject: Cowboys -- Songs and music
Subject: Folk songs, English -- West (U.S.)
LoCC: Music
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.