The Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern : with an introduction and notes, historical and critical, and characters of the lyric poets / [edited] by Allan Cunningham - Complete in 4 Volumes

Cunningham, Allan (1784-1842)

Published by London : Printed for J. Taylor, 1825

About this Item

Very good copies all in the original, gilt-blocked calf over marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and toned as with age. Remains a particularly well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description; 4 v. ; 20 cm. Notes; Without music. "Introduction to Scottish song" and "Characters of lyric poets": v. 1, p. 1-255. English text with lyrics to some songs in Scots. Contents; Partial contents: Pibroch of Donuil Dhu -- Nora's vow -- Jock of Hazeldean -- Carle, now the king's come -- The Norman horseshoe -- A weary lot is thine -- Waken, lords and ladies gay -- The foray -- The captive huntsman -- Allan-a-Dale -- Where shall the lover rest -- Young Lochinvar -- The cyprus wreath -- Brignal Banks -- Donald Caird. Subjects; Ballads, Scots - Texts. Ballads, Scots - History and criticism. Songs, Scots - Texts.Poets, Scottish - Biography. Lyricists - Scotland - Biography. Popular culture - Scotland. Referenced by: T/B 413E, 545T.Genre; Songs - England - 1825. 3 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 221892

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Songs of Scotland, ancient and modern : with an introduction and notes, historical and critical, and characters of the lyric poets / [edited] by Allan Cunningham - Complete in 4 Volumes
• Publisher: London : Printed for J. Taylor
• Publication Date: 1825
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.