Publisher's Synopsis
""Sword Dances of Northern England Together With the Horn Dance of Abbots Bromley"" is a comprehensive book written by Cecil J. Sharp, which explores the traditional English folk dances of the North. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being dedicated to the sword dances of the North, while the second part is focused on the Horn Dance of Abbots Bromley. The sword dances of the North are a unique form of traditional dance that involves performers wielding swords and dancing in intricate patterns. The book provides a detailed history of these dances, including their origins, evolution, and significance in the local culture. It also includes descriptions of the different types of sword dances found in the North, along with step-by-step instructions on how to perform them.The second part of the book is dedicated to the Horn Dance of Abbots Bromley, which is a famous folk dance that has been performed in the village of Abbots Bromley for centuries. The dance involves performers wearing antlers and dancing in a specific pattern through the village. The book provides a detailed history of the Horn Dance, including its origins and significance in the local culture. It also includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the dance, along with photographs and illustrations to help readers better understand the movements.Overall, ""Sword Dances of Northern England Together With the Horn Dance of Abbots Bromley"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the traditional folk dances of England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English culture, history, and dance.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.
