{ "item_title" : "Popular Music of the Olden Time a Collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads and Dance Tunes Illustrative of the National Music of England Part Two", "item_author" : [" William Chappell "], "item_description" : "Popular Music of the Olden Time is a two-volume collection of ancient songs, ballads, and dance tunes that offer insight into the national music of England. Compiled by William Chappell, a prominent musicologist of the 19th century, this book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the musical traditions that shaped English culture. Volume 2 of the collection includes a variety of pieces, from popular ballads to lively dance tunes, all of which are accompanied by detailed historical and musical analysis. Whether you are a music scholar or simply a lover of traditional English music, Popular Music of the Olden Time is an essential resource for understanding the rich musical heritage of England.1859. Volume 2 of 2. With short introductions to the different reigns and notices of the airs from writers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Also a short account of the minstrels. Contents Volume II: Conjectures as to Robin Hood; Ballads relating to the adventures of Robin Hood; Puritanism in its effects upon Music and its accessories and Introduction to the Commonwealth period; Songs and ballads of the civil war, and of the time of Cromwell; Introduction to the reign of Charles II.; Songs and ballads from Charles II. to William and Mary; Remarks on Anglo-Scottish songs; Specimens of ditto; Introduction to the reigns of Queen Anne, George I. and George II.; Songs and ballads of ditto; Traditional songs of uncertain date; and Religious Christmas Carols.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/43/261/966/1432619667_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "52.95", "online_price" : "52.95", "our_price" : "52.95", "club_price" : "52.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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