Bahama Songs And Stories: A Contribution To Folklore (1895) - Hardcover

by Charles Lincoln Edwards (Author)

Bahama Songs And Stories: A Contribution To Folklore is a book written by Charles Lincoln Edwards and published in 1895. The book is a collection of folk songs and stories from the Bahamas, a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Edwards spent several years living in the Bahamas and became fascinated with the local culture and traditions. He collected a wide variety of songs and stories from the people he met, including traditional ballads, work songs, and children's rhymes. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the songs, which are transcribed in their original dialects and accompanied by musical notation. The second part contains the stories, which range from humorous anecdotes to spooky ghost stories. Edwards provides background information and commentary on each song and story, giving readers a deeper understanding of the cultural context in which they were created. Overall, Bahama Songs And Stories is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Caribbean folklore and culture. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and traditions of the Bahamian people, and the songs and stories it contains are a testament to the resilience and creativity of this unique culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.