Publisher's Synopsis
The Spindle-Side of Scottish Song is a book written by Jessie Patrick Findlay in 1902. The book is a collection of Scottish folk songs that were traditionally sung by women while doing daily tasks such as spinning yarn or weaving cloth. Findlay was an avid collector of Scottish folk music and her book provides a unique insight into the role of women in Scottish society and the importance of music in their daily lives. The book contains the lyrics and musical notation for each song, as well as historical and cultural background information. It also includes illustrations of traditional Scottish spinning wheels and other household items used in daily life. The Spindle-Side of Scottish Song is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish folk music and culture, and provides a glimpse into a bygone era of Scottish history.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.
