The Banjoist by Frank B. Converse –

In addition to the rudimentary study, progressive exercises, and valuable information pertaining to the instrument generally, a large and choice collection of polkas, waltzes, scientific banjo solos, operatic selections, marches, songs, variations, imitations, clog hornpipes, jigs, reels, &c. Compiled from the author's private collection of original arrangements and compositions, expressly for this work. From the collection of Marc D. Smith