Description: The Books of American Negro Spirituals Two Volumes in one, Words and Music of 120 Spirituals by James Weldon Johnson & J. Rosamond Johnson. Second printing, April 1969. Includes The Book of American Negro Spirituals & The Second Book of Negro Spirituals. Bound in stiff paper wraps. New York: Viking Compass Edition (1969). The book shows wear to edges of the covers, otherwise the book is in Very Good condition. The hinges and binding are tight, and the pages are clean. 189 pages. This stirring collection of Negro spirituals, edited by the great Negro poet James Weldon Johnson and arranged for voice and piano by his brother J. Rosamond Johnson, presents 120 of these melodic -- and intensely moving -- religious folk songs for contemporary performance. The original language has been faithfully preserved in this convenient performing edition, so that the spirituals can be sung today exactly as they were more than a hundred years ago. Included in this special, two-volumes-in-one publication are such perennial favorites as Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Deep River, Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho, and Go Down Moses -- songs handed down from generation to generation in a rich oral tradition, and painstakingly assembled and edited for the enjoyment of future generations. The songs are prefaced by James Weldon Johnson's masterful discussions of their origins, musical quality, and historical significance. Above all, he stresses the essential dignity of the Negro spirituals, which, though no doubt inspired by the religious faith of their masters, -- are purely and solely the creation of the American Negro. All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Peter White Public Library, Marquette, Michigan. Media Mail shipping included in the high bid price. Shipping outside the U.S.A. at cost. If you have any questions about this book, please ask. Thanks. David White
Price: 25 USD
Location: Ishpeming, Michigan
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1969
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Music
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Author: James & J. Rosamond Johnson
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Press
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: Illustrated
