Author: CUNNINGHAM, ALLAN (1784-1842)
Title: The Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern : with an introduction and notes, historical and critical, and characters of the lyric poets / [edited] by Allan Cunningham - Complete in 4 Volumes
Description: London : Printed for J. Taylor 1825. First Edition. Very good copies all in the original. gilt-blocked calf over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and toned as with age. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight. bright. clean and strong.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Physical description; 4 v. ; 20 cm. Notes; Without music. 'Introduction to Scottish song' and 'Characters of lyric poets': v. 1. p. 1-255. English text with lyrics to some songs in Scots. Contents; Partial contents: Pibroch of Donuil Dhu -- Nora's vow -- Jock of Hazeldean -- Carle. now the king's come -- The Norman horseshoe -- A weary lot is thine -- Waken. lords and ladies gay -- The foray -- The captive huntsman -- Allan-a-Dale -- Where shall the lover rest -- Young Lochinvar -- The cyprus wreath -- Brignal Banks -- Donald Caird. Subjects; Ballads. Scots - Texts. Ballads. Scots - History and criticism. Songs. Scots - Texts.Poets. Scottish - Biography. Lyricists - Scotland - Biography. Popular culture - Scotland. Referenced by: T/B 413E. 545T.Genre; Songs - England - 1825.Weight in Kg appr.:

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