Beadle's Dime Union Song Book No. 2 by Various
"Beadle's Dime Union Song Book No. 2" by Various is a collection of patriotic songs written in the mid-19th century. This songbook features various songs that were likely inspired by the sentiments surrounding the American Civil War, celebrating themes of unity, freedom, and valor amidst conflict. It offers a glimpse into the cultural zeitgeist of the time, reflecting the hopes and struggles of a nation in turmoil. The opening of this collectionintroduces a variety of songs, underscoring the call to arms and the emotional connections to homeland and liberty. The content emphasizes the bravery of soldiers ready to defend their nation, the support from loved ones, and the deep patriotic feelings associated with the Union flag. Songs like "The Union of States Forever" and "The Star-Flag" evoke fervent imagery of battle and commitment to the country's ideals, while also highlighting individual narratives—such as a soldier dreaming of home and the sacrifices of those left behind. Through vivid lyrics and references to iconic symbols, the book sets a resonant tone for the collective spirit of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Beadle's Dime Union Song Book No. 2 A Collection of New and Popular Comic and Sentimental Songs. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | M: Music |
| Subject | National songs -- United States |
| Subject | War songs -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Songs and music |
| Subject | Songbooks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49628 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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