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The tax'd dogs' garland. To which are added, The maid of Primrose-hill. Hap me with thy petticoat.
A collection of ballads and songs on a variety of topics, including: the complaint of two old men against a tax on dogs, speaking also in defense on the usefulness of collie dogs; the courtship of a local beauty by young man who, upon being tested…
A wonderful account of Mr. George Spearing, (A Lieutenant in the Navy,) Who fell into a coal pit in Northwoodside, near Glasgow; where he remained seven days and seven nights, without any other support than rain water. Also, the surprising manner of his deliverance, with an account of his behaviour while in that melancholy situation. To which is added, A hymn of praise for his deliverance. Published by himself, for the information of his friends and the public.
This is an account, written by the author, surrounding his fall into a coal pit whilst searching for hazelnuts in the woods. He details his many deprivations during his week-long stay at the bottom of the pit, as well as his rescue. Due to the…
Soldier's dream; to which are added, Hap me with thy petticoat, At the dead of the night, Bonny Mally Stewart, Lochaber no more, Down the burn Davie
A collection of ballads and songs about: a soldier dreaming of home after a battle; a young man who praises the beauty of his lover before suggestively asking for her petticoat as a covering; a short, humorous song about a late night visit inspired…
The comical history of the king and the cobbler; containing the entertaining and merry tricks, and droll frolics, played by the cobbler. - How he got acquainted with the King, became a great man, and lived at court ever after
In this tale, Henry VIII meets a jovial cobbler while exploring the city one night, in disguise. He is so pleased with the humour, songs, and stories of the cobbler that he spends the night drinking with him and invites him to visit him at court and…
Tullochgorum, and John O'Badenyon: two favourite Scots songs. By the Reverend Mr. John Skinner, Minister at Linshart
Two popular ballads are included in this chapbook, the first being the popular reel Tullochgorum, followed by John O’ Badenyon, which details a young man’s various efforts in love, education, and politics.
Address from the genius of Caledonia to His Grace The Duke of Hamilton on the supposition of a French invasion. To which are added, two songs.
The chapbook begins with an advertisement on inside cover indicating that Robert Burns’ earlier poems had been received very favourably and included in a volume of poetry, which has led to these next poems being published. The first poem is a…
Roy's wife of Aldivalloch, with the happy relief; or, O'er the muir amang the heather. To which are added, All in the taste. Wap your wealth together. Clean paternal seat. Fair Eliza, blooming maid.
A collection of songs and ballads. The first song is the complaint of a young Highland man whose love interest had left him in order to marry Roy of Aldivalloch instead of himself, followed by a second song is a reply that is written from the…
