The Tea-Table Miscellany, Vol. 1 of 2: A Collection of Choice Songs Scots English (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Allan Ramsey

9780332189116: The Tea-Table Miscellany, Vol. 1 of 2: A Collection of Choice Songs Scots English (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332189112 ISBN 13: 9780332189116

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A treasured two‑volume collection of Scots-English songs and ballads .

This edition gathers lively verses, tunes, and rhymes that have long charmed readers with vivid storytelling and singing.

The book presents a wide range of traditional songs, from playful to martial, bridging oral verse and printed verse. Readers will encounter animated titles, familiar refrains, and the musical spirit that delivered these tunes through the ages.

A broad selection of choice songs and ballads in Scots English, including narrative pieces and lyric odes
Historical and literary flavor, with tunes and verses adapted for singing or reading aloud
Notable pieces like Lochaber and Yarrow, plus dramatic dialogue and characterful voices
A window into a regional tradition of verse that has shaped folk song

Ideal for fans of classic ballads, oral storytelling, and historical poetry, especially those exploring Scots-English song and turn-of-the-era verse.

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