Publisher's Synopsis
""Sword Dances of Northern England Together With the Horn Dance of Abbots Bromley"" is a book written by Cecil J. Sharp, which provides a detailed account of traditional sword dances and the horn dance of Abbots Bromley in northern England. The book explores the history and origins of these dances, their significance in local culture and the variations in their performance across different regions. The author also delves into the music, costumes, and instruments used in these dances, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which they are performed. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and folklore of northern England and traditional dance forms.This volume contains Parts I and II of the original works. The purpose of this book is primarily practical. Its design is to place before those who are interested in the revival of our national dances some examples of a particular type of folk dance which has not perviously attracted the attention of collectors, and to present these in such a form that they may be learned without the aid of a special instructor and by those who have never seen the dances performed. No trouble was spared to note the dances with all possible accuracy, and to find simple and unambiguous language in which to describe them.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.
