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100 1 _aSidgwick, Frank,
_d1879-1939
245 1 0 _aBallads of Scottish Tradition and Romance :
_bPopular Ballads of the Olden Times - Third Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-19
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance" by Frank Sidgwick is a collection of folk ballads compiled and edited in the early 20th century. The work presents a variety of traditional Scottish ballads that delve into themes of love, valor, and historical events, drawing upon the rich oral storytelling tradition of Scotland. The collection features well-known pieces such as "The Hunting of the Cheviot" and "The Battle of Otterburn," which are based on historical incidents and characters. The opening of the collection provides context for the chosen ballads, with the author expressing gratitude to contributors for their assistance in editing and historical accuracy. Sidgwick categorizes the ballads thematically, discussing their historical origins and significance, while also addressing the evolution of these tales through oral tradition. The first ballad, "The Hunting of the Cheviot," sets the tone for the collection, presenting a narrative steeped in conflict and regional pride, illustrating the intersection of folklore with Scotland's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, Scots -- Scotland -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20624
999 _c61880
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