Ancient And Modern Scottish Songs V1: Heroic Ballads, Etc. (1869)

By John Playford and David Herd

Book Overview

Ancient And Modern Scottish Songs V1: Heroic Ballads, Etc. is a book compiled by David Herd and published in 1869. The book is a collection of traditional Scottish songs, including heroic ballads, love songs, and songs about everyday life. The songs are presented in their original form, with the lyrics written in Scots dialect. The book is divided into sections, with each section containing songs from a particular region of Scotland. The first volume of the book contains songs from the Highlands and Islands. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish culture and music, providing a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of Scotland.In Two Volumes.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: 1436777070
• ISBN13: 9781436777070
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"