Slave Songs of the United States: The Classic 1867 Anthology
by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, Lucy Mckim Garrison
The 1867 anthology Slave Songs of the United States, compiled by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, and Lucy McKim Garrison, presents a pioneering collection of songs from enslaved African Americans. Transcribed amid the Civil War, these spirituals and work songs preserve a rich oral tradition, offering profound historical and cultural value to readers exploring America's past.
About This Book
Slave Songs of the United States is a landmark 1867 anthology edited by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware, and Lucy McKim Garrison. It features a collection of songs sung by enslaved people, transcribed during the Civil War period.
The volume captures the melodies and lyrics that reflected the daily lives, sorrows, and hopes of those in bondage. These songs, often spirituals and work songs, were gathered from plantations and communities across the South.
As one of the earliest efforts to document African American folk music, the anthology provides invaluable historical insight. It highlights the resilience and creativity of enslaved individuals through their oral traditions.
This edition remains a foundational resource for scholars and enthusiasts of American music and cultural history.
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