The Songs of Septimus Winner

"Septimus Winner (1827-1902) is one of the forefathers of American popular song. His musical contributions are significant: more than 300 popular songs, 2,000 arrangements of both his own and others' music, and an astounding array of pedagogical books. Culled from the original sheet music publications and presented unedited, this volume explores, twenty-two of Winner's best-loved songs, including "Whispering Hope," "Listen to the Mocking Bird," and "Give Us Back Our Old Commander.""--Jacket.