Scotish Songs V2 (1794)

By Joseph Ritson

Book Overview

Scottish Songs V2 is a book of Scottish folk songs compiled by Joseph Ritson and originally published in 1794. This second volume contains a collection of traditional Scottish songs, including ballads, love songs, and drinking songs, with the lyrics presented in both Scots and English. The book also includes historical notes and commentary on the origins and meanings of the songs, as well as musical notation for many of the tunes. The songs cover a range of themes, from the joys and sorrows of love to the struggles of everyday life in Scotland. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish culture and traditional music.In Two Volumes.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: 1104903369
• ISBN13: 9781104903367
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"