Project Gutenberg 2014-12-09 Public domain in the USA. 212 Ingledew, Christopher James Davison 1833 Ingledew, C. J. Davison The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire Transcribed from Private Manuscripts, Rare Broadsides, and Scarce Publications; with Notes and a Glossary 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.) "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 ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ballads, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts Songs, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 770300 2025-06-19T07:50:09.585843 text/html 774265 2024-10-24T12:51:58 text/html 274077 2025-06-19T07:50:28.419813 application/epub+zip 281826 2025-06-19T07:50:12.512880 application/epub+zip 264287 2025-06-19T07:50:10.996827 application/epub+zip 560713 2025-06-19T07:50:37.933700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 618821 2025-06-19T07:50:26.858800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601467 2022-09-21T15:30:11.575095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453509 2025-06-19T07:50:06.143905 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 433599 2024-10-24T12:51:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16393 2025-06-19T07:50:38.112755 application/rdf+xml 13801 2025-06-19T07:50:11.225826 image/jpeg 2588 2025-06-19T07:50:11.116806 image/jpeg 250103 2025-06-19T07:50:09.641879 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