Publisher's Synopsis
Ballads and Stories for Readings with Musical Accompaniments: For Public Entertainments, Church Socials, Schools, and the Family Circle is a book written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published in 1886. The book contains a collection of ballads and stories that are intended to be read aloud with musical accompaniments. The book is designed for use in various settings, including public entertainments, church socials, schools, and family gatherings. The book includes a range of stories and ballads, from classic folk tales and legends to contemporary stories and poems. Each piece is accompanied by sheet music for the musical accompaniment, making it easy for readers to incorporate music into their performances. The book is divided into several sections, each with a different theme or focus. For example, there are sections devoted to patriotic songs and stories, Christmas stories and carols, and stories and ballads about nature and the outdoors. Overall, Ballads and Stories for Readings with Musical Accompaniments is a charming and eclectic collection of tales and songs that is sure to entertain and delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
