"... a selection of songs with keyboard accompaniment written during the 19th century. A song has been classified as 'Canadian' if the composer was resident or soon-to-be-resident in Canada. In addition a few songs have been included which have distinctly Canadian themes, although written by non-Canadians."-- Introd.
Mostly English words; some songs with German and English words; 2nd and succeeding verses often printed as text.
Facsimile reprints.
Introd., biographical and critical notes in English and French.
Bibliography: page xvi-xvii, xxx.
Pre-Confederation songs = Chansons composées avant la Confédération (Patriotic songs = Chants patriotiques ; Popular songs = Chansonnettes ; Art songs = Mélodies) -- Post-Confederation songs = Chansons composées après la Confédération (Patriotic songs = Chants patriotiques ; Popular songs = Chansonnettes ; Art songs = Mélodies)