Horn of Plenty: The Story of Louis Armstrong

Horn of Plenty: The Story of Louis Armstrong is a biography written by Robert Goffin that chronicles the life and career of the legendary jazz musician, Louis Armstrong. The book covers Armstrong's childhood in New Orleans, his early musical influences, and his rise to fame as a trumpeter and singer. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriages, friendships, and struggles with racism. Goffin draws heavily from Armstrong's own writings and recordings, as well as interviews with his friends and colleagues, to provide a comprehensive and intimate portrait of the man behind the music. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most influential figures in American music history, and a must-read for fans of jazz and biography alike.This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.