The Story of the Hymns and Tunes
The Story of the Hymns and Tunes
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Condition Notes: Contains minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in great shape. Binding is firm and tight. Previous owners name found on front endpage and a gift inscription at the top of title page.
Author(s): Theron Brown, Hezekiah ButterworthEdition: 1st Edition
Publication year: 1907
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: American Tact Society
ISBN:Co-authored by Theron Brown and Hezekiah Butterworth, this comprehensive historical reference compendium serves as an expansive biographical archive tracking the origins, composition, and cultural evolution of traditional Christian music. The text brings together deep research to uncover the raw, often harrowing human experiences that inspired legendary songwriters, covering hymns used for praise, missionary work, and those offering profound consolation during times of public tragedy or deep personal suffering. Rather than presenting a simple list of sheet music, the narrative outlines a cohesive timeline spanning classic Victorian liturgies, early American revivalist gospel tunes, and notable 1907 compositions. Featuring historical black-and-white portraits and illustrations, this 564-page volume functions as a vital primary source archive designed to preserve the emotional history, theological themes, and cultural legacies of sacred music for generations of church historians and musicologists.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
