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LoC No.: a14002464

Title: Songs of the West
Folk Songs of Devon & Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People

Alternate Title: Songs of the West
Folk Songs of Devon and Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People

Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
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Summary: "Songs of the West" by S. Baring-Gould, F. W. Bussell, and H. Fleetwood Sheppard is a collection of folk songs from Devon and Cornwall, compiled during the late 19th century. This work draws from the oral traditions of the region, capturing the melodies and lyrics that reflect the cultural heritage of the rural populace. The collection not only serves as a testament to the musical history but also highlights the significance of the songs in the daily lives of the locals. The opening of "Songs of the West" introduces the preface and introduction, setting the stage for the folk songs that follow. The authors discuss their motivations for collecting these songs, emphasizing the urgency to preserve traditional folk music that was fading as community gatherings diminished. They recount various anecdotes about the singers they encountered during their travels, reflecting on the rich cultural landscape of Devon and Cornwall. The narratives illustrate the connection between folk songs and the daily life of the people, from the harvest celebrations to the intimate gatherings in local taverns. Through these stories and the anticipation of the songs to come, readers gain insight into the importance of folk music in maintaining the identity and traditions of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924

Author: Bussell, F. W. (Frederick William), 1862-1944

Author: Sheppard, H. Fleetwood (Henry Fleetwood), 1824-1901

Editor: Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James), 1859-1924

EBook No.: 56625

Published: Feb 22, 2018

Downloads: 307

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English

Subject: Folk songs, English

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:56625:2 2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James) Sheppard, H. Fleetwood (Henry Fleetwood) Bussell, F. W. (Frederick William) Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) en urn:lccn:a14002464 1
2024-11-09T23:04:11Z Songs of the West

This edition has images.

LoC No.: a14002464

Title: Songs of the West
Folk Songs of Devon & Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People

Alternate Title: Songs of the West
Folk Songs of Devon and Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People

Note: Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Songs of the West" by S. Baring-Gould, F. W. Bussell, and H. Fleetwood Sheppard is a collection of folk songs from Devon and Cornwall, compiled during the late 19th century. This work draws from the oral traditions of the region, capturing the melodies and lyrics that reflect the cultural heritage of the rural populace. The collection not only serves as a testament to the musical history but also highlights the significance of the songs in the daily lives of the locals. The opening of "Songs of the West" introduces the preface and introduction, setting the stage for the folk songs that follow. The authors discuss their motivations for collecting these songs, emphasizing the urgency to preserve traditional folk music that was fading as community gatherings diminished. They recount various anecdotes about the singers they encountered during their travels, reflecting on the rich cultural landscape of Devon and Cornwall. The narratives illustrate the connection between folk songs and the daily life of the people, from the harvest celebrations to the intimate gatherings in local taverns. Through these stories and the anticipation of the songs to come, readers gain insight into the importance of folk music in maintaining the identity and traditions of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924

Author: Bussell, F. W. (Frederick William), 1862-1944

Author: Sheppard, H. Fleetwood (Henry Fleetwood), 1824-1901

Editor: Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James), 1859-1924

EBook No.: 56625

Published: Feb 22, 2018

Downloads: 307

Language: English

Subject: Ballads, English

Subject: Folk songs, English

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:56625:3 2018-02-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James) Sheppard, H. Fleetwood (Henry Fleetwood) Bussell, F. W. (Frederick William) Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) en urn:lccn:a14002464 1