The Broadside Ballads Of Devonshire And Cornwall: With Notes As To Their Collection, Etc. (1887)

By Thomas Nadauld Brushfield

Book Overview

The Broadside Ballads of Devonshire and Cornwall: With Notes as to Their Collection, Etc. is a book written by Thomas Nadauld Brushfield and published in 1887. The book is a collection of traditional ballads that were printed on broadsides, which were single sheets of paper with lyrics and illustrations that were sold on the streets. The ballads in this book are from the counties of Devonshire and Cornwall in England, and they cover a wide range of topics, including love, murder, politics, and social issues. Brushfield provides notes on the history and context of each ballad, as well as information on how they were collected and preserved. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of traditional folk music and the cultural heritage of Devonshire and Cornwall.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: 1120873339
• ISBN13: 9781120873330
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"