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THE HENDRICKSON GROUP (18th Century)

The Hendrickson Group are suppliers and printers of well-researched books and tapes relating to 18th-century dancing, dance instruction, music and social customs of 18th century America and England.

BOOKS (Not recordings)

Three books in the series, part of the collection made by Capt. George Bush, a junior officer in Washington's army, who wrote out songs, dances and music in his pocket notebook. His manuscript is now in the collection of the Historical Society of Delaware.

Social Dances from the American Revolution - By Charles Cyril Hendrickson and Kate Van Winkle Keller. Music and instruction for 16 country dances, dance techniques, illustrations, from the notebook of Capt. George Bush. 48 pages, paperback. Book $5.95

Songs from the American Revolution - By Kate Van Winkle Keller. Each song with its original tune, documentation and historical notes, from Capt. Bush's notebook. 52 pages, paperback. Book $5.95

Fiddle Tunes from the American Revolution - By Kate Van Winkle Keller.Each tune in modern notation, includes tunes George Bush apparently copied from a now-lost fife tutor printed in Philadelphia in 1776. Complete documentation and historical notes, illustrations. 32 pages, paperback. Book $4.95

John Griffiths, Eighteenth Century Itinerant Dancing Master By Kate Van Winkle Keller.Study of Griffiths' life,the author of America's first known printed dance book, illustrated with original text of his 1794 publication, and summary of 18th century country dancing in America. 28 pages, paperback. Book $3.95

DAVID and GINGER HILDEBRAND (18th Century) The Hildebrands have been researching, performing and recording early American music since 1985, and David, as a member of the Sonneck Society for American Music and the American Musicological Society, has lectured for these and other organizations.

Music of the Charles Carroll Family from 1785 to 1832. Vocal and instrumental selections from the family music books of Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Instruments are original or reproductions.
Compact Disc $15.00
Over the Hills and Far Away; Being a Collection of Music from 18th Century Annapolis. Recorded in six Colonial sites in Annapolis, featuring original and authentic reproduction instruments, vocals.
Compact Disc $15.00 Cassette Tape $10.00