The British Traditional Ballad In North America

This book is a comprehensive study of the British traditional ballad and its influence on North American folk music. It examines the origins of the ballad tradition in Britain, and explores the ways in which it evolved as it was brought to North America by British settlers. The book also considers the social and cultural factors that shaped the development of the ballad tradition in North America, and the ways in which it has influenced American music and popular culture.
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