The beds of roses. To which are added, Arra Captain Agra. The reformed drunkard. The choice of a wife. The choice of a husband. O! wonder to hear!
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Title
The beds of roses. To which are added, Arra Captain Agra. The reformed drunkard. The choice of a wife. The choice of a husband. O! wonder to hear!
Alternative Title
Arra Captain Agra.
The reformed drunkard.
The choice of a wife.
The choice of a husband.
O! wonder to hear!
Publisher
Glasgow: Printed by J. & M. Robertson
Date
1805
Extent
8 pages
15 cm
Identifier
Abstract
A collection of songs and ballads on a variety of topics. The title song is a romantic ballad on the love a young man has for his lover, his desire to lavish attention, money, and love upon her, rejecting the will of his parents in order to one day soon marry her. The second song is a humorous song detailing the wonder of an Irish soldier at the various experiences and military kits he receives after he enlists. The next song is a humorous but cautionary tale about a drunkard who spends all his money on drink and is consequently rejected by his well-dressed mistress, which leads him to decide to stop drinking and go home to his poor wife and children who he had likewise abused during his drinking days. The next two songs are paired to detail the desirable qualities to be had in a husband and wife, with an emphasis on virtues of economy, frugality, intelligence, honour, discretion, and good conversation. The final song describes a young country couple who are so in love that when the Lord of the village attempted to seduce the young lass to his bed with offers of money, jewels, and silks, she rejected all his offers saying she would prefer to walk, be poor, and wear linsey-wool rather than leave her love.
Coverage
Belfast, Ireland
Subject
Alcohol
Courtship and Marriage
Religion and Ethics
Wit and Humor
War
Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow
Source
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
Is Referenced By
University of Glasgow Union Catalogue of Scottish Chapbooks http://special.lib.gla.ac.uk/chapbooks/search/
Format
JPEGs and PDF derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner.
Rights
In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413
Language
English
Contributor
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Citation
“The beds of roses. To which are added, Arra Captain Agra. The reformed drunkard. The choice of a wife. The choice of a husband. O! wonder to hear!,” Scottish Chapbooks, accessed April 19, 2024, https://scottishchapbooks.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/601.
