Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by John Avery Lomax and William Lyon Phelps

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Compiler Lomax, John Avery, 1867-1948
Contributor Phelps, William Lyon, 1865-1943
LoC No. 19018742
Title Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp
Note Without music.
Note Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp" by John Avery Lomax is a collection of folk poetry that captures the experiences and stories of American cowboys, likely written in the early 20th century. The anthology showcases poems that reflect the lifestyle, struggles, and camaraderie found along the cattle trails, with themes of adventure, love, and folklore. Lomax's work serves as both a celebration of cowboy culture and a preservation of oral traditions. The opening of the collection features a dedication by Lomax to his friends and introduces the reader to the significance of cowboy songs in American literature. It highlights the importance of these verses in expressing the heartfelt experiences of cowboys, addressing the realism and authenticity of their lives. Lomax explains that the selections include a mix of songs he collected during his travels, illustrating the camaraderie and spirit of the West through a rich tapestry of narratives that encompass love, bravery, and the rugged beauty of the landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Cowboys -- Songs and music
Subject Songs, English -- West (U.S.) -- Texts
Subject Ballads, English -- West (U.S.) -- Texts
Category Text
EBook-No. 21723
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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