The Popular Songs Of Ireland (1839) - Thomas Crofton Croker - Bog

The Popular Songs of Ireland is a collection of traditional Irish songs compiled by Thomas Crofton Croker and originally published in 1839. The book features over 100 songs, including ballads, love songs, drinking songs, and patriotic songs, all of which were popular among the Irish people at the time. Many of the songs are accompanied by historical notes and anecdotes, providing insight into the cultural and political context in which they were written and performed. The book also includes sheet music for many of the songs, as well as illustrations by Irish artist Daniel Maclise. The Popular Songs of Ireland is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish music and culture, as well as for musicians looking to perform traditional Irish songs.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.