Title
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.
Alternative Title
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
Publisher
Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers
Date
1840-1850 per University of Glasgow Union Catalogue of Scottish Chapbooks
Description
'45' is printed at the foot of the title page
Undivided: single sheet
Woodcut #38: Illustration on title-page of a milkmaid carrying two buckets.
Abstract
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 his money on alcohol; a description of the beauty of the lassies of Scotland, Ireland, Britain, all of which are eclipsed by the beauty of Jennie of the Moor; a musician describes the beauty of meeting his love at night on the banks of the Mozelle; an ode and farewell to the beauty of the singer’s native landscape; a call to unite and avenge the persecution of the Clan MacGregor; and a song reminiscing on the merry singing, drinking, storytelling, and celebration of Christmases past.
Coverage
Somerset House, Westminster, London, England
Glen Orchy, Scotland
Glen Lyon, Scotland
Ben Lomond Mountain, Scotland
Subject
Courtship and Marriage
Highlands
War
Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow
Source
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
Rights
In public domain; For higher quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413
Contributor
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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