Publisher's Synopsis
Songs of the West is a collection of folk songs from the regions of Devon and Cornwall in England, compiled by the author Sabine Baring-Gould. The book contains over 100 songs that were collected directly from the people who sang them, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional music and culture. The songs cover a variety of themes, including love, work, and local history, and are presented with their original lyrics and musical notation. Baring-Gould also provides extensive notes on the origins and meanings of the songs, as well as information on the singers and the communities they came from. Originally published in 1891, Songs of the West remains an important reference for those interested in the musical heritage of Devon and Cornwall.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 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.
