Hail Columbia, The Flag, And Yankee Doodle Dandy (1864)

By William Thomas Roberts Saffell

Book Overview

Hail Columbia, The Flag, And Yankee Doodle Dandy is a historical book written by William Thomas Roberts Saffell in 1864. The book primarily focuses on the history and significance of three patriotic songs that are deeply ingrained in American culture - Hail Columbia, The Flag, and Yankee Doodle Dandy. Saffell delves into the origins of each song, tracing their evolution over time and examining their impact on American society. He provides detailed accounts of the circumstances that led to the creation of each song, and the ways in which they were used to rally Americans during times of war and national crisis.The book also contains a wealth of historical information about the United States during the period in which the songs were written. Saffell discusses the political and social climate of the time, as well as the major events that shaped American history during this period.Overall, Hail Columbia, The Flag, And Yankee Doodle Dandy is a fascinating exploration of three iconic American songs and the historical context in which they were created. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the role that music has played in shaping American culture and identity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165372509
• ISBN13: 9781165372508
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"