Ancient And Modern Scottish Songs, Heroic Ballads, Etc

First published in 1776, 'Ancient and Modern Scottish Songs, Heroic Ballads, etc.' is a landmark collection of Scottish folk songs and ballads. Edited by David Herd and George Paton, and with additional contributions from Sidney Gilpin, this book offers a vivid snapshot of Scottish culture and history. This edition includes a page-for-page reprint of the original text, together with modern introductions and annotations.
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