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Folk-Songs of the South

Collected under the Auspices of the West Virginia Folk-Lore Society

John Harrington Cox editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Published:31st Jan '25

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This non-fiction hardback, "Folk-Songs of the South" from John Harrington Cox, was published 31st January 1925 by Harvard University Press.

Its tempting and many-tasting food is sure to prove a source of lasting delight to all lovers of folklore. * Virginia Quarterly Review *
A volume welcome to everyone in any way interested in the modern survival of folk-song. * The Saturday Review *
A remarkable volume. * The English Journal *
A priceless storehouse of fascinating folk-songs. * New York Evening Post *
Little glimpses into the life of the past that are of peculiar poignancy. * Columbia (S.C.) Record *
A thoroughly interesting an valuable book, one that gives distinct pleasure. I remain Mr. Cox’s admirer. Carl Sandburg and I will have rare times with the collection when he comes to spend a week here soon. -- Carl J. Finger * All’s Well *

ISBN: 9780674012615

Dimensions: 238mm x 156mm x 41mm

Weight: 1175g

588 pages