Songs Of The Ridings

"" Songs of the Ridings"" is a book written by F.W. Moorman that delves into the traditional folk songs of the Yorkshire region of England. The book contains a collection of over 200 songs, each with a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context to the lyrics. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including love and courtship, work and labor, and local legends and folklore. Moorman's extensive research and expertise in the field of folk music make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the traditional music of Yorkshire. The book also includes musical notation and lyrics for each song, allowing readers to learn and perform the songs themselves. Overall, ""Songs of the Ridings"" is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the rich musical heritage of Yorkshire.It's hard when fowks can't finnd their wark Wheer they've bin bred an' born; When I were young I awlus thowt I'd bide 'mong t' roots an' corn. But I've bin forced to work i' towns, So here's my litany: Frae Hull, an' Halifax, an' Hell, Gooid Lord, deliver me!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.