First edition. Original blue paper wrappers. 8vo. 64 pages; 23 cm. A music anthology of Zionist songs divided into two parts: “Exile” and “Return. ” Features the lyrics to 39 songs by various artists including Hyman Segal, Emma Lazarus, and C. N. Byalik. Includes illustrations. “This collection of verse has not been gathered in this form on account of its merit as poetry or to parade what has been accomplished in the indiscriminate field of general Jewish verse. These verses have been culled with an eye single to the aim of calling up to the reader the heroic image of the Jew struggling to regain his place among the nations in order to be true to himself and keep faith with the world. ” Number one in the series “Little Zionist Classics. ” SUBJECT (S) : Jewish poetry, Zionism, Jewish music. OCLC lists 19 copies worldwide. Minimal markings and toning. Cover wrappers separated from rest of book and binding somewhat loose. Good + condition. (zion-11-62)