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Jemmy and Nancy of Yarmouth; or the constant lovers, a tragical ballad
The subject of this ballad is parental opposition to the lovers, Jemmy and Nancy. Returning to England from a forced voyage to Barbados, Jemmy is pushed overboard by a fellow crewman on instructions from Nancy’s father. His ghost appears to Nancy,…
History of Sir William Wallace, the renowned Scottish champion
A short biography and history of William Wallace, one of Scotland’s national heroes, describing his role in the First War of Scottish Independence. This chapbook is one of a series of histories and biographies of notable Scottish figures which have…
History of the life and death of the great warrior Robert Bruce, King of Scotland
A short biography and history of Robert the Bruce, focusing especially on his role in the First War of Scottish Independence and the famous Battle of Bannockburn. This chapbook is one of a series of histories and biographies of notable Scottish…
Hodge of the mill: or, an old woman clothed in grey. To which is added, Sorrow and care. Pipes and tobacco. The pleasures of wooing. Send home my heart and eyes
A collection of short ballads and songs on a variety of topics. The first is a humorous song in which an old woman harries a young man into marrying her daughter after he impregnates her, to which he agrees in exchange for her naming him as her heir.…
History of the Sleeping Beauty in the Wood. New and Improved Series, No. 48
Part of a series of fairy tales printed by the booksellers. The first tale presented tells the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty with a few twists, including the continuation of the story after the Prince rescues the Sleeping Beauty. In this version,…
