The Songs And Ballads Of Cumberland And The Lake Country: With Biographical Sketches, Notes And Glossary

By Sidney Gilpin

Book Overview

The Songs and Ballads of Cumberland and the Lake Country is a book that explores the rich history of traditional songs and ballads from the regions of Cumberland and the Lake Country. The author, Sidney Gilpin, provides biographical sketches of the singers and songwriters, along with notes and a glossary to help readers understand the context and meaning of the lyrics. The book includes a wide range of songs, from love ballads to work songs, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural heritage of this area of England. Whether you are a lover of folk music or simply interested in the history of the Lake District, this book is an essential read.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: 1163602345
• ISBN13: 9781163602348
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"