A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs
1911
A Syllabus of Kentucky Folk-Songs, published in 1911 by Hubert G. Shearin and Josiah Henry Combs, is a comprehensive collection of 333 folk songs from Kentucky. This scholarly work catalogs songs passed down orally, categorizing them by origins, themes, and narrative content. Each entry includes titles, variants, metrical structures, and brief synopses, providing insights into the cultural and historical significance of Kentucky's folk music and the values of its communities.
