London: Studio Vista Limited. Very Good+; Light rubbing to all edges and corners, spot of soil to back cover, tiny price sticker to cover. 1970. No edition stated; No printing stated. Softcover. Primarily an extensive, scholarly exploration of the keys, modes, tunings, and all things musical regarding Charley Patton, arguably the most influential singer, guitar player, and composer devoted to Delta-style blues. Secondarily, a brief but comprehensive biography of the man and his musical career. Appendix 1 explores the lyrics, including slang lyrics, and includes musical notation. Appendix 2 is a discography of Patton's recordings, their places and dates, and accompanying musicians. Appendix 3 is a bibliography of blues-related publications. Black and white illustrations. The only work written about Patton with a musicological approach. Author John Fahey, rest his soul, was a fingerstyle folk and blues guitarist well-suited to pursue this. Series Editor was Paul Oliver. Uncommon. VG+. ; Blues Paperbacks series; Trade PB; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 112 pages .