Gift Shop Books Description: Autographed copy of P. S. Gilmore—The Authorized Biography of America's First Superstar by Rusty Hammer Gainesville, Florida: Rusty Hammer, 2006 He dreamed of creating the world’s greatest band. From a destitute Irish immigrant to one of the most famous entertainers on earth . . .  . . . the story of Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore includes some of America’s most exciting events. Do you know: Who put the "Garden" into Madison Square Garden? Why they call Chicago the "Windy City"? Who assembled 2,000 musicians and 20,000 singers for the World’s Peace Jubilee in 1872? Who led the first American band to tour Europe? Who established the instrumentation used in today's concert bands? Who held the Guinness record for largest orchestra for more than 100 years? Who wrote, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"? Who directed the music for the July 4, 1876, Independence Day Celebration in Philadelphia? Who directed the music for the dedication of the Statue of Liberty? Find the answers and much more in this engaging, 377-page (including appendix and index), soft-cover book (5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), about the famous bandmaster, Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore (1829-1892). 139 black-and-white illustrations. Sample the Text Browse the Index  All Copies Personally Autographed by the Author!  Order #87:  $17.95 Return to Books Return to Gift Shop National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ©National Music Museum, 2008 Most recent update: February 15, 2008 You are the 227th visitor to this page since February 15, 2008. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page