English And Scotch Historical Ballads (1871)

English And Scotch Historical Ballads is a collection of traditional ballads from England and Scotland, compiled by Arthur Milman and originally published in 1871. The book includes ballads that recount historical events and figures, such as the Battle of Otterburn, the life of Mary Queen of Scots, and the execution of Charles I. The ballads are presented in their original form, with minimal editing or modernization, and are accompanied by historical notes and commentary from Milman. The book offers a glimpse into the rich oral tradition of balladry in the British Isles, and provides readers with a valuable resource for understanding the history and culture of England and Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.