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100 1 _aBell, J. J.
_q(John Joy),
_d1871-1934
245 1 0 _aRhymes of Northern Bards :
_bBeing a Curious Collection of Old and New Songs and Poems, Peculiar to the Counties of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-28
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Rhymes of Northern Bards" by J. J. Bell is a collection of songs and poems written in the early 19th century. This anthology showcases both old and new lyrical contributions that are unique to the regions of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, and Durham. The collection celebrates the vibrant local culture and the distinctive dialect of these Northern communities, offering a glimpse into their traditions, values, and the everyday lives of the people through poetry and song. At the start of this work, the editor reflects on the importance of preserving regional poetry and notes the need for a repository for these cultural insights, which would otherwise be lost. The opening includes introductory verses that instill a sense of community pride among the people of Northumbria, encouraging them to embrace their regional identity. The collection kicks off with lively songs that capture the essence of local life, featuring various characters and themes, from keelmen and rural festivities to expressions of love and the trials of daily existence, setting a spirited tone that invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of Northern culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBallads, English -- England, Northern -- Texts
653 _aEngland, Northern -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53156
999 _c93990
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