Publisher's Synopsis
The English And Scottish Popular Ballads: Part I, V2 is a book written by Francis James Child. It is a collection of traditional ballads from England and Scotland that were popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the second part containing 305 ballads that were not included in the first part. The ballads are presented in their original form, with the lyrics and musical notation for each one. The book also includes notes on the origins and history of each ballad, as well as commentary on their themes and symbolism. This book is considered a seminal work in the field of folk music and has been widely influential in the study and preservation of traditional ballads. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of English and Scottish folk music.In Five Volumes.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.
