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RAVEN, Jon
THE URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL SONGS OF THE BLACK COUNTRY AND BIRMINGHAM
Wolverhampton, U.K Broadside 1977 0950372226 / 9780950372228 First Edition Hard Cover Fine Very Good Signed by Author
Inscription by the author at the bottom of the front inside flap "With every good wish. Jon Raven." Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, tiny nick at top front edge, very slightly rubbed at top spine edge. Previous owner's name stamped on front free endpaper. xxi, 258pp, including Index of 63 Songs, Publications, Select Bibliography. There is a historical background. The chapters include: Country and Religious Songs - Transition and Agriculture - Industrial Strife and the Colliers - Domestic Industries - Classification of Industrial Songs - Sporting Songs - Social Songs - The Revival. Appendices: Religious Songs and Carols - Industrial Songs - Sporting Songs and Ballads - General Social Songs - Some Suggested Melodies (with musical notations). The songs of the region in their historical context, and song sources proceed the songs. Some of the songs have a few lines of musical notations. The Black Country is part of the West Midlands area. (8¾"h x 5½"w) (22cms x 14.5cms) approx.
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32.00 GBP
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