Eliphalet Oram Lyte

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Eliphalet Oram Lyte (1842 - 1913) was an American teacher and author of grammar and composition textbooks. He is credited as the composer of the tune to the popular song, Row, Row, Row Your Boat in the publication The Franklin Square Song Collection (1881, New York). Also indicated is that he adapted the lyrics, previously published to a different melody.

Lyte was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, taught there in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and died there.

His textbooks include:

  • Grammar and Composition for Common Schools
  • Advanced Grammar and Composition

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The Book of World Famous Music Classical, Popular and Folk by James Fuld (1966)

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