A Collection Of Songs (1762)

By A. Donaldson And J. Reid

Book Overview

A Collection of Songs (1762) is a book of music containing a compilation of popular songs from the mid-18th century. The book was compiled and published by A. Donaldson and J. Reid, two prominent publishers of the time. The songs in the collection cover a range of genres, including ballads, love songs, drinking songs, and patriotic songs. The book includes sheet music and lyrics for each song, making it a valuable resource for musicians and singers of the era. Many of the songs in the collection were written by well-known composers and lyricists of the time, such as Robert Burns and William Shield. A Collection of Songs (1762) provides a fascinating glimpse into the musical tastes and cultural milieu of the 18th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music.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: 1104591294
• ISBN13: 9781104591298
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"