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The gift to be simple. Songs, dances, and rituals of the American shakers

The gift to be simple. Songs, dances, and rituals of the American shakers

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The gift to be simple. Songs, dances, and rituals of the American shakers

by Andrews, Edward D[eming]

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New York: J. J. Augustin Publisher, 1940. First edition, 4to, pp. xi, [1], 170; 6 plates, primarily illustrations of sheet music and dance halls; original blue cloth with printed labels on cover and spine; yellow dust jacket printed in blue; dust jacket lightly soiled, edges worn; otherwise very good. An account of Shaker music history. It contains descriptions of popular instruments, dance instructions, and sheet music.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The gift to be simple. Songs, dances, and rituals of the American shakers
Author
Andrews, Edward D[eming]
Book Condition
Used
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Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
J. J. Augustin Publisher
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1940
Keywords
Shakers , , ,

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