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Princeton University Press Traditional Tunes of the Child Ballads Volume 1 - Folk Music

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This authoritative musical collection pairs with the renowned Francis James Child compilation of English and Scottish ballads spanning the 13th to 19th centuries. Professor Bronson's comprehensive work supplies both melodies and lyrics to complement Child's canonical texts, creating an essential resource for folk music scholars and enthusiasts. Originally released in 1959, this Princeton Legacy Library edition employs modern print-on-demand technology to restore access to this previously unavailable classic. The volume combines historical authenticity with contemporary durability, offering researchers and musicians alike a meticulous record of traditional ballad music from across centuries of British and Scottish cultural heritage.

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Provides musical tunes and original texts for over 2400 traditional ballads from the Child collection.

Complements the famous Francis James Child canon of 13th to 19th century English and Scottish ballads.

Originally published in 1959 by Professor Bronson as the definitive musical counterpart to Child's work.

Printed using modern print-on-demand technology for durability and availability in paperback and hardcover formats.

Part of the Princeton Legacy Library series, restoring out-of-print titles from Princeton University Press archives.

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03 May 2016
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