Scotish Ballads And Songs (1859)

by James Maidment

Book Overview

""Scottish Ballads and Songs"" is a collection of traditional Scottish ballads and songs, compiled and edited by James Maidment and published in 1859. The book includes a wide range of material, from well-known songs such as ""Auld Lang Syne"" and ""The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond"" to lesser-known ballads and songs that offer a glimpse into Scottish folk culture. Maidment's collection includes ballads and songs about love, war, politics, and everyday life, and the book provides valuable insight into the history and culture of Scotland. The book also includes notes and commentary from Maidment, providing historical context and analysis of the songs and ballads. Overall, ""Scottish Ballads and Songs"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish folk music and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164901788
• ISBN13: 9781164901785
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"