They came singing

By Karen Arlen, Margaret Batt, Nancie Kester, Mary Ann Benson

Subjects: School music, Folk music, Activity programs, Spanish Folk songs, English Folk songs, Study and teaching, Music, Indians of North America, Songs and music, Instruction and study, Russian Folk songs, History

Description: Collection of over sixty traditional songs from California's history. Begins with songs of Native California tribes and continues through European exploration, Spanish and Mexican rule, U.S. exploration and statehood, and the Gold Rush. Provides historical background for each song and includes two plays.