Folk Songs of Devon & Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) 1834-1924 creator Bussell, F. W. (Frederick William) 1862-1944 Sheppard, H. Fleetwood (Henry Fleetwood) 1824-1901 Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James) 1859-1924 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Songs of the West" by S. Baring-Gould, F. W. Bussell, and H. Fleetwood Sheppard is a collection of folk songs from Devon and Cornwall, compiled during the late 19th century. This work draws from the oral traditions of the region, capturing the melodies and lyrics that reflect the cultural heritage of the rural populace. The collection not only serves as a testament to the musical history but also highlights the significance of the songs in the daily lives of the locals. The opening of "Songs of the West" introduces the preface and introduction, setting the stage for the folk songs that follow. The authors discuss their motivations for collecting these songs, emphasizing the urgency to preserve traditional folk music that was fading as community gatherings diminished. They recount various anecdotes about the singers they encountered during their travels, reflecting on the rich cultural landscape of Devon and Cornwall. The narratives illustrate the connection between folk songs and the daily life of the people, from the harvest celebrations to the intimate gatherings in local taverns. Through these stories and the anticipation of the songs to come, readers gain insight into the importance of folk music in maintaining the identity and traditions of the English countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-02-22 Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Ballads, English Folk songs, English M Original publication data not identified a14002464 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56625 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56625 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134314.0 56625