The Morris Book, Part 5 With A Description Of Dances As Performed By The Morris Men Of England (1913)

The Morris Book, Part 5: With A Description Of Dances As Performed By The Morris Men Of England (1913) is a comprehensive guide to the traditional English folk dance known as Morris dancing. Written by Cecil James Sharp, a renowned folk music collector and scholar, this book provides detailed descriptions of the various Morris dances, including their origins, steps, and accompanying music. The book also includes historical background on Morris dancing, as well as information on the costumes and instruments used by Morris dancers. This edition of the book focuses specifically on the dances performed by Morris men, and includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the dances. Overall, The Morris Book, Part 5 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of Morris dancing, and a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of England.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.