Publisher's Synopsis
The Blackbird is a book of songs compiled by William Phorson and published in 1783. It contains a total of one hundred and thirty songs, both in Scots and English. The songs cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, and politics. The book is named after the blackbird, a common bird in Scotland, which is known for its beautiful singing voice. The songs in The Blackbird are arranged in alphabetical order, making it easy for readers to find their favorite songs. The book is considered an important collection of traditional Scottish songs and has been reprinted several times since its initial publication.To Which Is Added, The Songs In Love In A Village, And The Maid Of The Mill, Etc.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.
