A collection of ballads, recitations, and other items. Topics include: a death-song of a Native American chief; a playful song about saying hello and goodbye; a martyr’s lament who refuses to leave her husband’s side as he is tortured to death; a…
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…
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,…
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