The English and Scottish Popular Ballads Volume V2

<p>The English and Scottish Popular Ballads Volume V2 is a comprehensive collection of traditional ballads meticulously compiled and edited by Francis James Child and George Lyman Kittredge. This volume continues the monumental work of preserving and presenting the rich tapestry of English and Scottish folklore offering readers a unique glimpse into the cultural and literary heritage of these regions.</p><p>These ballads passed down through generations capture the essence of their time reflecting the social customs historical events and enduring human emotions that shaped the lives of ordinary people. The collection stands as a testament to the power of oral tradition and the enduring appeal of storytelling through song.</p><p>This edition is an invaluable resource for scholars students and anyone interested in folklore literature and the history of popular culture.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>