Abel. As one music publisher said, "The South must not only fight her own battles but sing her own songs and dance to music composed by her own children." This reference book is distinguished by three major differences from previously published works: it lists sheet music that is listed nowhere else; it gives complete lyrics for all extant songs, making it a rich source for researchers; and it provides a brief historical background for many of the songs. 264 pages, 86 photographs and illustrations, 7"x 10", hardcover. #0C13304