Publisher's Synopsis
Songs of the Cowboys is a collection of traditional American cowboy songs compiled and edited by Nathan Howard Thorp. The book features lyrics and sheet music for 56 songs, including well-known classics such as ""Home on the Range"" and ""The Streets of Laredo."" The songs are accompanied by historical notes and anecdotes, providing insight into the origins and cultural significance of each piece. The book also includes illustrations by renowned Western artist William Moyers. Songs of the Cowboys is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and folklore of the American West, as well as for musicians and singers looking to learn and perform traditional cowboy songs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
