9.5x12.5" copyright 1905 by Oliver Ditcson Co. 130 pages includes a preface by Booker T. Washington and a biography of Taylor along with his photo taken in 1904 and facsimile signature. Book is part of "The Musicians Library" 95 volume series and music titles include "The Stones Are Very Hard, Warriors Song, The Bamboula (African dance), Steal Away, Wade in the Water". Original owner has written their name on front cover in white pencil and book has a few lt. handling creases but still a solid Fine copy. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was an English composer whose critical successes brought him to the United States for a tour in 1904 which increased his interest in his racial heritage. He did for African music what Brahms did for Hungarian music and his greatest success was with his cantata "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" which he followed with two other Hiawatha cantatas. Booker T. Washington's preface includes text "Mr. Coleridge-Taylor Is Himself An Inspiration To The Negro, Since He Himself, The Child Of An African Father, Is An Embodiment Of What Are The Possibilities Of The Negro Under Favorable Environment."