Publisher's Synopsis
The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Part Four is a book compiled by Francis James Child in 1886. It is a collection of traditional ballads from England and Scotland, which were passed down through generations by word of mouth. The book is divided into four parts and this is the fourth and final part. It contains ballads that were not included in the previous three parts, making it a comprehensive collection of popular ballads from the region. The ballads cover a range of themes including love, betrayal, murder, and supernatural events. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional folk music and the history of English and Scottish ballads.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.
