by Alan Lomax
First published 2018
Alan Lomax gathered the songs that echoed across the American frontier, from cattle drives to mining camps. This collection captures the voices of cowboys, outlaws, and settlers who shaped the nation's musical identity through ballads passed down through generations. Lomax documents these frontier melodies that tell stories of hardship, adventure, and life on the open range. Scholars recognize this work as culturally significant, representing an essential piece of America's knowledge foundation. The collection stands in the public domain, freely available to all readers. This republished edition maintains the original visual elements while presenting the text in an accessible format. The songs within these pages preserve the authentic spirit of frontier life, offering readers direct access to the musical traditions that emerged from America's westward expansion. Through careful preservation efforts, these ballads remain alive for contemporary audiences to discover and appreciate.
Genres: 20th-century, music, 19th-century, americana, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: cultural-preservation, historical-documentation
Setting: America, Frontier
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
358 pages · Hardcover · Franklin Classics