Project Gutenberg 2013-08-22 Public domain in the USA. 282 Banks, Louis Albert 1855 1933 Immortal Songs of Camp and Field The Story of their Inspiration together with Striking Anecdotes connected with their History Produced by K Nordquist, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" by Louis Albert Banks is a collection of historical accounts and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the inspiration behind famous American patriotic songs, detailing their origins and the notable figures connected to them. The book features a variety of songs that have resonated through American history, likely appealing to readers interested in music, history, and national identity. The opening of "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" introduces the reader to a compilation of patriotic songs, beginning with "The American Flag" by Joseph Rodman Drake. It not only includes the text of these songs but also shares fascinating details about their authors, the contexts in which they were written, and the historical events that inspired them. For instance, it elaborates on Drake's brief life and his emotional connection to his work, illustrating how these songs captured the spirit of their times. As the book unfolds, it promises further insights into the rich tapestry of American music shaped by themes of freedom, bravery, and national pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43539/43539-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en National songs -- United States ML Text Category: History - American Category: Music 325318 2025-07-17T13:11:45.610749 text/html 301307 2024-10-23T18:04:06 text/html 4739678 2025-07-17T13:11:53.433726 application/epub+zip 4743415 2025-07-17T13:11:47.153769 application/epub+zip 171801 2025-07-17T13:11:46.350730 application/epub+zip 4868403 2025-07-17T13:11:57.223736 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4841503 2025-07-17T13:11:52.361696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271426 2022-09-19T20:10:23.365259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230365 2025-07-17T13:11:44.453793 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 230320 2024-11-27T23:41:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16796 2025-07-17T13:11:57.362668 application/rdf+xml 25670 2025-07-17T13:11:46.457726 image/jpeg 4342 2025-07-17T13:11:46.404747 image/jpeg 4602882 2025-07-17T13:11:45.837790 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia