Songs Of The West - S Baring-Gould - Bog

Songs of the West is a collection of folk songs from the English counties of Devon and Cornwall, compiled by the author Sabine Baring-Gould. The book contains over 100 traditional songs, all of which were collected from the local people and transcribed by Baring-Gould. The songs cover a range of themes, including love, work, and religion, and are accompanied by detailed notes on their origins and meanings. Baring-Gould was a noted folklorist and writer, and his collection of songs from Devon and Cornwall is considered to be one of the most important works in the field of English folk music. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the West Country, as well as for musicians and singers looking to explore traditional English folk songs.New Edition Under The Musical Editorship Of Cecil J. Sharp.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.