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Book SynopsisBased on extensive historical and genealogical research, Amy Shaw presents a grounded picture of a musician, his family, and his community in the Upper Midwest, revealing much about music and dance in the area.
Trade ReviewThe story of Ole Hendricks provides a valuable and grounded glimpse of music and social life in rural America in the nineteenth century, bringing into focus the long-overlooked importance of commonplace books-that is, handwritten music notebooks-in the performance and preservation of traditional music." - Paul Tyler, Old Town School of Folk Music
"A thorough personal history that brings to light a previously little-known musician, Norwegian American fiddler Ole Hendricks. This excellent, well-rounded introduction makes both this history, as well as his tunebook, available for readers and musicians." - Laura Ellestad, University of South-Eastern Norway
