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Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads

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Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads is a fascinating collection of traditional American folk songs and ballads from the early 20th century. Compiled by folklorist John Lomax, this book offers a glimpse into the rugged and romantic world of the American West.

The songs in this collection cover a wide range of topics, from cowboy life and cattle drives to love and loss on the frontier. Each song is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides historical context and background information, making it easy for readers to appreciate the significance of these timeless tunes.

Lomax's meticulous research and dedication to preserving these songs shine through in this collection. His passion for American folk music is evident on every page, and his efforts to ensure that these songs are not forgotten are commendable.

Overall, Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, folk music, or the Wild West. It offers a unique and valuable glimpse into a bygone era, and it serves as a testament to the enduring power of music to capture the spirit of a time and place.

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John Avery Lomax is a towering figure in the field of early American musicology and folklore. Through intensive field work, Lomax built up the core body of work for the Library of Congress Archive. "Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads" is his collection that propelled him to the forefront of his field and ignited new interest in American folklore, inspiring many to continue research. For his contributions to the field of cowboy music, Locas was inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Many of the verses here are accompanied by musical scores, and some may be more familiar in their musical form such as "A Home on the Range." A wide array of characters and life across the western United States is represented here. - Summary by Larry Wilson


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