The Bird: Containing A Choice Collection Of The Most Admired Love, Hunting, And Bachanalian Songs, That Are Sung In The Most Polite Circles

By Anonymous and Bird

Book Overview

The Bird is a book that was published in 1781 and is written by an anonymous author. It contains a selection of popular songs that were sung in the most polite circles of the time. The songs in the book are categorized into three themes: love, hunting, and Bacchanalian (related to drinking and revelry). The book is a compilation of the most admired songs of the time and provides a glimpse into the musical tastes and preferences of the upper classes during the late 18th century. The title of the book, The Bird, is likely a reference to the singing of birds, which was a popular metaphor for the beauty and grace of music during this period. Overall, The Bird is a fascinating historical artifact that sheds light on the cultural and musical traditions of the late 18th century.With A Number Of New, Spirited, And Genteel Toasts, Sentiments, And Hobnobs.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: 1164828274
• ISBN13: 9781164828273
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"