Ballads And Songs Of Lancashire: Chiefly Older Than The Nineteenth Century (1865)

By John Harland

Book Overview

Ballads And Songs Of Lancashire: Chiefly Older Than The Nineteenth Century is a book that was published in 1865 by John Harland. The book is a collection of traditional ballads and songs from the Lancashire region of England, which were primarily composed before the 19th century. The book includes a total of 74 ballads and songs, each with their own unique story and message. Many of the ballads and songs in the book focus on the daily lives of the people of Lancashire, including their work, their relationships, and their struggles. The book also includes a detailed introduction by John Harland, in which he provides historical and cultural context for the ballads and songs. Harland explains the significance of these traditional pieces of music and how they have been passed down through generations of Lancashire residents. Overall, Ballads And Songs Of Lancashire: Chiefly Older Than The Nineteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural history of Lancashire or traditional English music. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of the people who lived in this region centuries ago, and it is a testament to the enduring power of music to connect people across time and space.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: 110403798X
• ISBN13: 9781104037987
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"