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100 1 _aIngledew, Christopher James Davison,
_d1833-
245 1 4 _aThe Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire :
_bTranscribed from Private Manuscripts, Rare Broadsides, and Scarce Publications; with Notes and a Glossary
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-09
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Ballads and Songs of Yorkshire" by Christopher James Davison Ingledew is a collection of traditional ballads and folk songs transcribed from private manuscripts and scarce publications, written in the mid-19th century. The work offers a rich tapestry of Yorkshire's cultural heritage through its compilation of both historical and legendary narratives, capturing the essence of the region's storytelling traditions. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to several ballads, beginning with "The Dirge of Offa," a lament for a slain prince, which establishes the tone of reverence for local history and legend. Following this, the editor provides context for the song's origins, discussing significant historical figures and events relevant to Yorkshire's past. Ingledew emphasizes the simplicity and emotional weight of these ballads, suggesting their lasting appeal derives from both their historical significance and their ability to resonate with the heart, aligning with the concept of preserving Yorkshire's oral tradition. The inclusion of various notable ballads, including those about Robin Hood and other regional heroes, invites readers into a deeper exploration of Yorkshire's folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts
653 _aSongs, English -- England -- Yorkshire -- Texts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47607
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