King of ragtime : Scott Joplin and his era / Edward A. Berlin.
| Author/creator | Berlin, Edward A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, ©1994. |
| Description | xii, 334 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The early years, 1868-1893 -- Sedalia, the cradle of classic ragtime -- Scott Joplin in Sedalia, 1894-1898 -- The Maple Leaf Rag, 1899-1900 -- The ragtime dance, 1899-1901 -- The king of ragtime writers, 1901-1902 -- A Guest of Honor, 1903 -- Freddie, 1904 -- Final days in the midwest, 1905-1907 -- New York, 1907-1910 -- Treemonisha, 1910-1911 -- The elusive production, 1911-1917 -- The legacy of Scott Joplin. |
| Abstract | The story of the popular, critically acclaimed music of Scott Joplin shares a definitive portrait of a man who was part of the first post-Civil War generation of African-American pioneers who escaped poverty and low social status through entertainment. |
| Local note | Little-287363--3051300492880 |
| General note | Alphabetical listing of the works of Scott Joplin: pages 260-268. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-327) and index. |
| LCCN | 93028318 |
| ISBN | 0195087399 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.J75 B5 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |