The Dulcimer Book
Name/Title
The Dulcimer BookSecondary Title
Being a Book about the Three-stringed Appalachian Dulcimer, including some Ways of Tuning and playing, some Recollections in its Local History in Perry and Knott counties, Kentucky; some Observations on the probable Origins of the Instrument in the old Countries of Europe; with Plentiful Photographic Illustrations and Drawings; and with Words and music for some Sixteen Songs from the Ritchie Family of KentuckyDescription
Paperback book of exactly what it says in the subtitle. Contains the song “Goin’ To Boston,” which seems to be a variant of “Drunken Sailor.” “Goin’ To Boston”’s earliest recording is 1917, but the lyrics of “Drunken Sailor” are from the 1830’s. The melody’s origins are unknown.Context
Belonged to Neville Price, a dulcimer maker.Collection
Neville Price, Price, Neville, Found in collectionCategory
Books, Shelby County Artists
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