A Collection Of Old Ballads V3: Corrected From The Best And Most Ancient Copies Extant (1725)

By Ambrose Philips and Richard Whittington Sir

Book Overview

""A Collection of Old Ballads V3: Corrected from the Best and Most Ancient Copies Extant"" is a book written by Richard Whittington and published in 1725. The book is a compilation of old ballads that have been corrected and edited by Whittington from the best and most ancient copies available. The ballads in the book are traditional songs or poems that were originally passed down through oral tradition and were often sung or recited at social gatherings. The book is the third volume in a series of collections of old ballads and features a variety of themes, including love, war, and adventure. The ballads are written in a style that reflects the language and culture of the time in which they were originally composed. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English ballads and traditional folk music.With Introductions, Historical And Critical.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: 1104591251
• ISBN13: 9781104591250
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"