Book Description

This book is a collection of popular ballads from the British Isles, ranging from medieval times to the 19th century. The book includes ballads of love, war, religion, and humor, and provides historical and cultural context for each piece. The book is a valuable resource for lovers of British folk music and for anyone interested in the history and culture of Britain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.