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The Country Band (1908)

The Country Band (1908)

Shute, Henry Augustus
Groesbeck, Bert Sayre

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ISBN10: 1120786525
ISBN13: 9781120786524
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Country Band is a novel written by Henry Augustus Shute and first published in 1908. The story is set in a small town in rural America and follows the adventures of a group of musicians who form a band. The band is made up of various characters, including a young man named Joe who plays the fiddle, a blacksmith named Bill who plays the cornet, and a farmer named Jim who plays the drums.As the band begins to gain popularity and play at local dances and events, they encounter a number of challenges. They must navigate the politics of small-town life, deal with jealous rivals, and face personal struggles such as illness and financial hardship.Throughout the novel, Shute explores themes of community, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together. He also touches on issues such as race and class, as the band's diverse members face discrimination and prejudice from some members of the town.Overall, The Country Band is a heartwarming and engaging tale that captures the spirit of small-town America at the turn of the 20th century. It is a celebration of the power of music and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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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