Ancient Historic Ballads (1807)

By 1807 D. Akenhead and D. Akenhead And Sons

Book Overview

Ancient Historic Ballads is a collection of traditional ballads from Scotland and England, originally published in 1807 by D. Akenhead and Sons. The book contains over 100 ballads, many of which were passed down through oral tradition and were popular during the medieval and Renaissance periods. The ballads cover a wide range of themes, including love, war, betrayal, and supernatural encounters. Each ballad is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides historical context and background information. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Scotland and England, as well as for those who enjoy traditional folk music and poetry.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: 1436777216
• ISBN13: 9781436777216
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"