Folk Songs

“Folk Songs,” collected by John Williamson Palmer, offers a curated selection of traditional songs embodying the spirit and experiences of ordinary people. Published in 1861, this collection preserves a valuable piece of cultural heritage, reflecting the sentiments, stories, and social fabric of its time. The songs encompass a range of themes, from love and loss to work and play, providing a vivid snapshot of 19th-century life. This collection is a must-have for enthusiasts of folk music, social history, and anyone seeking to connect with the voices of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.