Record #:

12666

Author(s):

Thornton, Mary L.

Abstract:

In 1864, Raleigh publishers advertised a thin pamphlet \"The Jack Morgan Songster,\" the latest and most popular songs, for $1. The book was designed as a handy collection of songs for use by the soldier around the campfire, compact and light enough to be carried on the march.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 26, May 1962, p10, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Bluegrass music