Publisher's Synopsis
Songs of the West is a collection of folk songs from the counties of Devon and Cornwall in southwest England. The book was compiled by Sabine Baring-Gould, a prominent folklorist and writer, who collected the songs from local people in the late 19th century. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including love, work, and local legends, and are presented in their original form, with lyrics and musical notation. Baring-Gould also provides extensive notes on the origins and meanings of the songs, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they were created. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the traditional music and culture of Devon and Cornwall, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives and beliefs of the people who lived there in the past.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.
