A Choice Collection Of Tyneside Songs (1863)

By Edward Corvan

Book Overview

""A Choice Collection of Tyneside Songs"" is a book of folk songs collected by Edward Corvan and published in 1863. The songs are from the Tyneside region of England, which includes Newcastle and its surrounding areas. The book contains lyrics to over 100 songs, many of which were popular in the region during the 19th century. The songs cover a range of topics, including love, work, and social issues. Some of the songs are written in the local dialect, adding to their authenticity and charm. Corvan, who was a popular performer in the region, also includes some of his own compositions in the collection. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the musical traditions of Tyneside and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of folk music in England.Also Authored By R. Emery. Illustrated By Beautiful Engravings Of The Most Celebrated Buildings In Newcastle And Neighborhood, To Which Is Added A Guide To Newcastle.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: 1164519379
• ISBN13: 9781164519379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"