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The Songs And Ballads Of Cumberland And The Lake Country: With Biographical Sketches, Notes And Glossary

The Songs And Ballads Of Cumberland And The Lake Country: With Biographical Sketches, Notes And Glossary

Gilpin, Sidney

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ISBN10: 1432687123
ISBN13: 9781432687120
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Songs and Ballads of Cumberland and the Lake Country is a comprehensive collection of traditional songs and ballads from the Cumbria region of England. Compiled by Sidney Gilpin, the book features over 100 pieces of music, each accompanied by detailed biographical sketches, notes, and a glossary of dialect terms.The songs and ballads in the book cover a wide range of themes, from love and courtship to work and daily life, and are presented in their original form with the dialect and spelling of the time. The biographical sketches provide historical context for each piece, including information about the singers and composers, as well as the social and cultural background of the region.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional English music and culture, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Cumbria and the Lake District. Whether you are a musician, a historian, or simply a lover of traditional folk music, The Songs and Ballads of Cumberland and the Lake Country is an essential addition to your library.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.

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