02275cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324501330014926400510028230000470033333600260038033700260040633800360043250000310046850801960049952011660069553400450186165300360190685600430194243539UtSlPG20260610134011.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aBanks, Louis Albert,d1855-193310aImmortal Songs of Camp and Field :bThe Story of their Inspiration together with Striking Anecdotes connected with their History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2013-08-22 aProduced by K Nordquist, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" by Louis Albert Banks is a collection of historical accounts and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the inspiration behind famous American patriotic songs, detailing their origins and the notable figures connected to them. The book features a variety of songs that have resonated through American history, likely appealing to readers interested in music, history, and national identity. The opening of "Immortal Songs of Camp and Field" introduces the reader to a compilation of patriotic songs, beginning with "The American Flag" by Joseph Rodman Drake. It not only includes the text of these songs but also shares fascinating details about their authors, the contexts in which they were written, and the historical events that inspired them. For instance, it elaborates on Drake's brief life and his emotional connection to his work, illustrating how these songs captured the spirit of their times. As the book unfolds, it promises further insights into the rich tapestry of American music shaped by themes of freedom, bravery, and national pride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aNational songs -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43539