The Hobos Hornbook by George Milburn Paperback Book
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The Hobos Hornbook by George Milburn Paperback Book. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. The Hobos Hornbook by George Milburn. Title The Hobos Hornbook. The Hobos Hornbook by George Milburn Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Hobos Hornbook" is a landmark collection of American folklore that captures the vibrant and often gritty voices of the itinerant men who traversed the United States by rail during the early 20th century. Compiled by George Milburn, this anthology serves as a comprehensive record of hobo songs, ballads, and poems, offering an unfiltered look into a distinct subculture shaped by wanderlust, hardship, and a fierce spirit of these pages, readers will find the rhythmic expressions born in the "jungle" camps and boxcars of a bygone era. The verses reflect the diverse experiences of the hobo-ranging from lighthearted tall tales and satirical jabber to poignant laments regarding poverty, law enforcement, and the railroad life. As a significant work of cultural preservation, "The Hobos Hornbook" documents the unique vernacular and social codes of the American wanderer, preserving a rich tradition of oral history and musical volume is an essential resource for those interested in Americana, folk music, and the social history of the American worker. It stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the wandering class, providing both literary and historical value through its authentic portrayal of life on the margins of work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025478436 ISBN-13 9781025478432 Title The Hobos Hornbook Author George Milburn Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 304 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178575415; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
