Cowboy Songs And Other Frontier Ballads

Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads

by John Lomax

This book, a collection of cowboy songs and frontier ballads, offers a glimpse into the cultural and historical landscape of the American West. It features a diverse array of songs, many of which are accompanied by musical scores. These ballads, reflecting the lives and experiences of cowboys and other frontier dwellers, explore themes of work, adventure, love, and loss. The collection, gathered and compiled by the renowned musicologist John Avery Lomax, is a valuable resource for those interested in American folklore, western music, and the history of the American West.

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