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Folks Ushud Know Interspersed with Songs of Courage

by Lee Shippey

A 1930 gallery of Southern California figures, with songs woven in

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A 1930 gallery of Southern California figures, with songs woven in

Originally issued in 1930 as the second volume in a series begun with Personal Glimpses, this collection assembles portraits of notable Southern California residents. Its subjects include songwriter Carrie Jacobs Bond, novelist Zane Grey, actor Gloria Swanson, filmmaker D. W. Griffith, and other public figures from entertainment, literature, and civic life. Songs of courage appear alongside the profiles, giving music a recurring place in the volume’s design. More than a general songbook, it functions as a period document of the personalities Shippey chose to spotlight. This edition is a facsimile reprint of the original and may retain library marks, annotations, or other imperfections.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in 1930s Southern California cultural history
  • Browsers of biographical sketches of early film, literary, and music figures
  • Collectors of facsimile editions and historical song-related books

Themes

Southern California cultural lifeBiographical profilesMusic and songsEarly twentieth-century public figuresFacsimile preservation

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Book overview

""Folks Ushud Know Interspersed with Songs of Courage"" is a book written by Lee Shippey that aims to inspire readers with stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. The book is a collection of essays that highlight the bravery, kindness, and resilience of individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities and the world. Throughout the book, Shippey weaves in songs of courage that complement the themes of each essay. These songs, which range from spirituals to folk tunes, serve as a reminder of the power of music to uplift and inspire. The book covers a wide range of topics, including stories of people who have overcome adversity, stood up against injustice, and made sacrifices for the greater good. Each essay is written in Shippey's signature conversational style, making the book an easy and enjoyable read. Overall, ""Folks Ushud Know Interspersed with Songs of Courage"" is a heartwarming and uplifting book that celebrates the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder of the power of kindness, bravery, and resilience in the face of adversity.1930. Being the second of the series which began with Personal Glimpses, the four books of which will from a sort of Who's Who of Southern California's more famous residents. Some of those profiled include: Carrie Jacobs Bond; Zane Grey; Gloria Swanson; Montague Glass; Hamlin Garland; David Wark Griffith; Irene Rich; Ronald Colman; James Foley; and more.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.
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