The Broadside Ballads Of Devonshire And Cornwall: With Notes As To Their Collection, Etc. (1887)

The Broadside Ballads of Devonshire and Cornwall: With Notes As To Their Collection, Etc. is a book written by Thomas Nadauld Brushfield, originally published in 1887. The book is a collection of traditional songs and ballads that were printed on broadsides - single sheets of paper that were sold cheaply and widely circulated in the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection focuses on the songs of Devonshire and Cornwall, two counties in the southwest of England known for their rich musical traditions. Brushfield provides detailed notes on the history and origins of each ballad, as well as information on the collectors who gathered them. The songs themselves cover a range of themes, from love and romance to politics and social commentary. Many of the ballads are accompanied by illustrations, giving readers a sense of what the broadsides would have looked like in their original form. Overall, The Broadside Ballads of Devonshire and Cornwall is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English folk music and the cultural traditions of the southwest.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.