Publisher's Synopsis
Songs of the West: Folk Songs of Devon and Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People is a book written by S. Baring-Gould. The book is a collection of folk songs from the West of England, specifically Devon and Cornwall. The author has collected these songs from the people themselves, who have sung them for generations. The book includes lyrics and musical notation for each song, as well as historical and cultural background information. The songs cover a range of topics, including love, work, and social issues. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the traditional music of the West of England.New Edition Under The Musical Editorship Of Cecil J. Sharp.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.
