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The royal dream book; containing the interpretation of every kind of dream
This chapbook functions as a Dream Dictionary, alphabetically listing many common themes that occur in dreams and the meaning/predictions that can then be applied from these to real life. Some examples include: Abuse, Adultery, Apparel, Bacon,…
Sir Neil and Glengyle, the Highland Chieftains; a tragical ballad. And the Drunken Exciseman.
The majority of this chapbook describes the tragic love story of Ann, the sister of a Squire who is woo’d by two men, Sir Neil and Glengyle. When her brother finds out that Sir Neil has been spreading rumours that he has received sexual favours from…
Sir James the rose, an old Scottish tragic song
A tragic love song about the romance between a highland chieftain, Sir James the Rose, and the fair Matilda, the daughter of the Lord Buchan. When Matilda’s father discovers her love for Sir James, he does not approve of the match and instead bids…
Six Favourite Songs. Black Eyed-Susan. The Lammie. Draw the Sword, Scotland. Lord Ronald. A Tear That Falls. A Scots Sang.
A collection of songs and ballads, many of which are written in Scots. Black-Eyed Susan: a love song describing the final parting between a sailor on the naval fleet and his lover, Susan, who comes on board to kiss him goodbye before he heads off to…
Six Popular Songs. Alice Gray. England, Europe’s glory. A light heart & thin pair of breeches. The Braes of Busbie. Waes me for Prince Charlie. Scotland yet.
A collection of songs and ballads. A Light Heart and A Thin Pair of Breeches: A young man fritters away his inheritance living his life in high style. Scotland Yet: Offering to drink a cup in Scotland’s honor, the singer praises the beauty, honor,…
The Sheffield prentice: To which is added, John Highlandman’s remarks on Glasgow.
The chapbook contains two songs, the first of which tells the story of a spoiled young man who runs away from his apprenticeship in Sheffield to London, where he is convinced to enter into service under a young mistress who takes him to Holland.…
The shepherd's lament for the loss of his sweetheart. To which are added, The sailor's return. A sweet country life. The soldier's return. The constant lady. The cripple of Cornwall.
A collection of ballads and songs, most of which focus on the themes of love lost and found. The first song is a the lament of a shepherd whose love chooses to go into service before marrying him; when she finds her new life more to her liking, she…
Seven excellent songs. Blythe was she. The braes of Balquither. The young May moon. Loudon's bonny woods and braes. Bonnie Mary Hay. O are ye sleeping, Maggie. Such tears are bliss.
A collection of ballads and songs on various topics. The first song describes the beauties of the moors and burns of the Highlands, followed by a dialogue between a young Highlander heading is heading off to war and his lover who fears for him. The…
Seven of the most popular songs. The bridal ring. What are you going to stand. The lassies of Scotland. The MacGregor's gathering. Farewell to the mountain. The banks of the Blue Mozelle. 'Twas merry in the hall.
A collection of popular ballads and songs on a variety of themes, including: a young soldier dreams of dancing with his betrothed and being killed in battle; a song about the hijinks that ensue one evening when a young man is convinced to spend all…
Seven popular songs. The lily of France. Blue bonnets over the border. The light of other days. When bless'd with love and you. Judy Magrath. The bloom is on the rye. Rory O'More.
A collection of songs and ballads on a variety of themes, including: a call to young Scots men to join the militia and fight in defense of Queen and Scotland; a young man woos his love and is overjoyed to hear her acceptance of his proposal; the…
