Publisher's Synopsis
Anderson's Cumberland Ballads and Songs is a collection of traditional folk songs and ballads from the Cumberland region of England, compiled and edited by Robert Anderson and originally published in 1904. The book includes lyrics and musical scores for over 70 songs, as well as notes on the origins and history of each piece. The songs cover a range of themes, including love, work, and local legends, and are presented in their original dialects and with accompanying illustrations. Anderson's collection provides a valuable insight into the musical traditions of rural England at the turn of the 20th century, and remains a popular resource for folk music enthusiasts and scholars today.Also With Glossarial Concordance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
