Festive Songs - William Sandys - Bog

Festive Songs: Principally Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries is a book written by William Sandys and first published in 1848. The book is a collection of traditional songs that were sung during festive occasions in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The songs included in the book are categorized based on the occasions they were sung for, such as Christmas, Easter, May Day, and other festivities. The book also includes historical information about the origin and meaning of each song, as well as musical notation for some of the songs. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English music and culture, and it provides a glimpse into the traditions and customs of the past.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.