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[Patriotic Cover] Tenting on the Old Camp Ground - Famous American Songs
New York, NY: Century Music Publishing Company, c. 1900. "Etherington" Reprint. Paperback. "Walter Kittredge (October 6, 1834 – July 8, 1905), was a famous musician during the American Civil War. His most famous song, Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, also known as "Tenting Tonight", was sung by both sides of the war and is known throughout the world... Kittredge had been drafted into the American Civil War in 1863, but prior to his physical, had experienced a severe attack of rheumatic fever, and been rejected by the draft board. Unable to sleep that night, he was inspired to compose his most famous song. Kittredge stated that "I actually saw the whole scene, as described in the song." wiki. Very Good. Item #3715
Musical score in color printed wraps, plate mark "1300" printed at foot of each music leaf, folio (13-3/4 inches tall), pp. 5, [6 inc. back cover (ads)]. Score w. minor soil, some edge wear with a few short closed tears, a small loss to upper corner - not affecting image or music, spine fold about half separated. Front cover illustration is signed in bottom left corner "Etherington"
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