The Bannatyne Manuscript V1

by George Bannatyne, James Barclay Murdoch, George A. Panton

Book Overview

The Bannatyne Manuscript V1 is a book written by George Bannatyne, a Scottish merchant and collector of Scottish poetry. The book is a collection of Scottish poetry from the 15th and 16th centuries, compiled by Bannatyne himself. The manuscript contains a wide range of poems, including ballads, love songs, and religious poems. The book is considered an important piece of Scottish literature, as it provides a glimpse into the culture and language of Scotland during the Renaissance period. The first volume of the manuscript was published in 1568, and subsequent volumes were added over the years. The Bannatyne Manuscript V1 is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in Scottish literature 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: 1432551396
• ISBN13: 9781432551391
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"