William Sandys
Festive Songs: Principally Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries is a book written by William Sandys and published in 1848. The book is a collection of songs that were popular during the festive season in the 16th and 17th centuries. The songs are arranged in chronological order and are accompanied by historical notes and explanations of the lyrics. The book includes songs from different parts of the world, including England, France, Germany, and Italy. Some of the songs are religious in nature, while others are more secular and celebrate the joys of the season. The book provides a fascinating insight into the music and traditions of the past and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christmas music.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.