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Jemmy and Nancy of Yarmouth. or, The Constant Lovers. In four parts.
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,…
John Highlandman's remarks on the city of Glasgow. To which are added, Johnny and Molly. Original of Tweedside. The ploughman lad. The braes of Yarrow.
Humorous song of a traveler who comes to Glasgow to see the sights, and sees many strange and amazing things. Other songs include a positive rendition of the love a young man has for his love, who is not rich, but beautiful and faithful instead,…
Kitty of Coleraine. Black-eyed Susan. Merrily Bounds the Bark. The Bay of Biscay. The Cabin Boy. March to the Battle Field. Bonny Dundee. Bide ye yet.
A collection of several short songs and ballads mostly on the theme of sailing, including: a song about a boy who is so handsome, dairy maids drop milk pitchers when they see him and then count it a blessing when he kisses them; a song where a young…
