{"product_id":"the-hobos-hornbook-paperback","title":"The Hobos Hornbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Milburn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Hobos Hornbook\" is a landmark collection of American folklore that captures the vibrant and often gritty voices of the itinerant men who traversed the United States by rail during the early 20th century. Compiled by \u003cb\u003eGeorge Milburn\u003c\/b\u003e, this anthology serves as a comprehensive record of hobo songs, ballads, and poems, offering an unfiltered look into a distinct subculture shaped by wanderlust, hardship, and a fierce spirit of independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin these pages, readers will find the rhythmic expressions born in the \"jungle\" camps and boxcars of a bygone era. The verses reflect the diverse experiences of the hobo-ranging from lighthearted tall tales and satirical jabber to poignant laments regarding poverty, law enforcement, and the railroad life. As a significant work of cultural preservation, \"The Hobos Hornbook\" documents the unique vernacular and social codes of the American wanderer, preserving a rich tradition of oral history and musical expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is an essential resource for those interested in \u003ci\u003eAmericana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003efolk music\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003esocial history\u003c\/i\u003e of the American worker. It stands as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the wandering class, providing both literary and historical value through its authentic portrayal of life on the margins of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126724055237,"sku":"9781025478432","price":42.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/jk_xcIXn_P9781025478432.webp?v=1777143484","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-hobos-hornbook-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}