The Parlour Song Book: A Casquet Of Vocal Gems
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Michael R. Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Viking., 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Top-edge red from tanning, previous owner's details written in FEP, yellowed DJ and pages, some slight chips and tears to DJ.
This collection presents a delightful array of popular songs from a bygone era, capturing the essence of home entertainment and musical culture. It chronicles the sentimental ballads, humorous ditties, and stirring anthems that once filled parlors and drawing-rooms, offering a window into the social fabric of the time. The compilation illustrates the enduring appeal of these vocal pieces, providing both historical context and practical scores for enthusiasts. Readers will discover a charming selection of melodies and lyrics, reflecting the tastes and sentiments of a significant period in musical history.
Author: Michael R. Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Viking., 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Top-edge red from tanning, previous owner's details written in FEP, yellowed DJ and pages, some slight chips and tears to DJ.
This collection presents a delightful array of popular songs from a bygone era, capturing the essence of home entertainment and musical culture. It chronicles the sentimental ballads, humorous ditties, and stirring anthems that once filled parlors and drawing-rooms, offering a window into the social fabric of the time. The compilation illustrates the enduring appeal of these vocal pieces, providing both historical context and practical scores for enthusiasts. Readers will discover a charming selection of melodies and lyrics, reflecting the tastes and sentiments of a significant period in musical history.