A Pedlar's Pack Of Ballads And Songs: With Illustrative Notes (1869)

""A Pedlar's Pack of Ballads and Songs: With Illustrative Notes"" is a book written by William Hugh Logan in 1869. The book is a collection of ballads and songs that were popular in Scotland and England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The ballads and songs are arranged in chronological order, and each one is accompanied by notes that provide historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of obscure words and phrases. The book is titled ""A Pedlar's Pack"" because it is meant to evoke the image of a traveling peddler carrying a pack of goods to sell. The idea is that the book is a collection of treasures that the peddler has gathered on his travels. The ballads and songs in the book cover a wide variety of topics, including love, war, politics, and adventure. Many of the ballads are traditional folk songs that have been passed down through generations, while others were written by well-known poets of the time. Overall, ""A Pedlar's Pack of Ballads and Songs"" is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural history of Scotland and England during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in traditional folk music and the history of the British Isles.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.