Project Gutenberg 2004-06-25 Public domain in the USA. 742 Scott, Walter 1771 1832 Scott, Sir Walter Malagrowther, Malachi Cleishbotham, Jedediah Templeton, Laurence Minstrelsy of the Scottish border, Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrelsy_of_the_Scottish_Border Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jonathan Ingram, Bill Hershey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 1" by Walter Scott is a historical collection of ballads and songs composed during the early 19th century. This work captures the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore by assembling historical and romantic ballads from the southern counties of Scotland, many of which are grounded in local tradition. The collection serves as a testament to the cultural heritage and valor of the Scottish borderers, highlighting themes of conflict, bravery, and the struggles faced by the clans within this tumultuous region. The opening portion introduces readers to the historical backdrop of the Scottish borders, detailing the fierce conflicts that unfolded between Scottish clans and their English counterparts. Scott examines the notable families and significant events that shaped the region, weaving tales of bravery and lawlessness among the borderers. He brings to life vivid characters and tragic occurrences, creating an atmosphere filled with both valor and melancholy. Through his detailed recounting of these historical events, Scott lays the groundwork for the ballads that follow, immersing readers in the heart of Scotland's dramatic past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- Texts Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Songs and music Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Poetry Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Songs and music Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - British 1048663 2025-08-05T16:41:56.061427 text/html 763371 2024-10-28T19:50:22 text/html 337954 2025-08-05T16:42:17.514798 application/epub+zip 357030 2025-08-05T16:42:01.580371 application/epub+zip 333883 2025-08-05T16:41:59.024378 application/epub+zip 812177 2025-08-05T16:42:27.051748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 613824 2025-08-05T16:42:15.099896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590157 2022-09-06T22:14:18.562153 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 545195 2025-08-05T16:41:47.059503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 525402 2024-10-28T19:50:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17886 2025-08-05T16:42:27.232757 application/rdf+xml 17968 2025-08-05T16:41:59.750376 image/jpeg 3952 2025-08-05T16:41:59.425391 image/jpeg 321646 2025-08-05T16:41:56.111392 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia