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Rosanna; the Oxford tragedy. In two parts.
A young girl from Oxfordshire is courted by a gentleman who persuades her to go out walking with him one day and rapes her. When she discovers she is with child, she writes to him begging him to marry her and save her from the public shame that would…
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…
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…
Spouter's Companion. Outalissi's Death Song How-d'ye-do and Goodbye Gertrude Von De Wart Billy Dip Tell's Speech The Country Schoolmaster Alonzo the Brave The Old Man, his Son, and Ass On the Downfall of Poland The Fate of Richmond the Spy Parody on Lord Ullin's Daughter Hohenlinden
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…
