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Title: The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire
Transcribed from Private Manuscripts, Rare Broadsides, and Scarce Publications; with Notes and a Glossary

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Jane Robins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire" by Christopher James Davison Ingledew is a collection of traditional ballads and folk songs transcribed from private manuscripts and scarce publications, written in the mid-19th century. The work offers a rich tapestry of Yorkshire's cultural heritage through its compilation of both historical and legendary narratives, capturing the essence of the region's storytelling traditions. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to several ballads, beginning with "The Dirge of Offa," a lament for a slain prince, which establishes the tone of reverence for local history and legend. Following this, the editor provides context for the song's origins, discussing significant historical figures and events relevant to Yorkshire's past. Ingledew emphasizes the simplicity and emotional weight of these ballads, suggesting their lasting appeal derives from both their historical significance and their ability to resonate with the heart, aligning with the concept of preserving Yorkshire's oral tradition. The inclusion of various notable ballads, including those about Robin Hood and other regional heroes, invites readers into a deeper exploration of Yorkshire's folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: Ingledew, Christopher James Davison, 1833-

EBook No.: 47607

Published: Dec 9, 2014

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts

Subject: Songs, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire
Transcribed from Private Manuscripts, Rare Broadsides, and Scarce Publications; with Notes and a Glossary

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Jane Robins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire" by Christopher James Davison Ingledew is a collection of traditional ballads and folk songs transcribed from private manuscripts and scarce publications, written in the mid-19th century. The work offers a rich tapestry of Yorkshire's cultural heritage through its compilation of both historical and legendary narratives, capturing the essence of the region's storytelling traditions. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to several ballads, beginning with "The Dirge of Offa," a lament for a slain prince, which establishes the tone of reverence for local history and legend. Following this, the editor provides context for the song's origins, discussing significant historical figures and events relevant to Yorkshire's past. Ingledew emphasizes the simplicity and emotional weight of these ballads, suggesting their lasting appeal derives from both their historical significance and their ability to resonate with the heart, aligning with the concept of preserving Yorkshire's oral tradition. The inclusion of various notable ballads, including those about Robin Hood and other regional heroes, invites readers into a deeper exploration of Yorkshire's folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Editor: Ingledew, Christopher James Davison, 1833-

EBook No.: 47607

Published: Dec 9, 2014

Downloads: 178

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts

Subject: Songs, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.