Songs of the West: Folk Songs of Devon and Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People is a book compiled by S. Baring-Gould. The book is a collection of traditional folk songs from the West of England, specifically Devon and Cornwall. The songs were collected by Baring-Gould from the mouths of the people, meaning that they were recorded from oral tradition rather than from written sources. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing songs from Devon and the second part containing songs from Cornwall. The songs cover a wide range of themes, including love, work, and religion. Many of the songs are accompanied by musical notation, allowing readers to play and sing along. Baring-Gould was a prolific collector of folk songs and wrote several books on the subject. He was a clergyman and scholar who was passionate about preserving the traditional music of his region. Songs of the West is considered one of his most important works and is still widely read and studied today. Overall, Songs of the West is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional folk music, particularly from the West of England. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural heritage of the region and the lives of the people who lived there.New Edition Under The Musical Editorship Of Cecil J. Sharp.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.
