Scott, Walter,  1771-1832 <br/><br/>
Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 3 (of 3) :  Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in the Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition 

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<br/><br/> Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrelsy_of_the_Scottish_Border  Release date is 2014-05-27 
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<br/><br/> "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Walter Scott is an anthology first published in 1802. This collection preserves Scotland's legendary Border ballads, featuring tales of supernatural encounters, tragic loves, and ancient feuds. Scott gathered these songs through passionate field research, traveling remote regions and recording verses from farmers and shepherds. His editorial approach prioritized literary appeal over strict scholarly accuracy, creating accessible versions that captivated readers across Britain and Europe. The collection helped launch Scott's illustrious career and remains celebrated as a landmark of ballad preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Ballads, Scots -- Scotland -- Scottish Borders -- Texts Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Songs and music Scottish Borders (England and Scotland) -- Poetry Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Songs and music Scottish Borders (Scotland) -- Poetry 
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