Ancient songs, from the time of King Henry the Third, to the Revolution.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Satire, English--Early works to 1800.

Satire, English.

Songs, English--Early works to 1800.

Songs, English.

Genre:

Songs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],lxxx,332p. ) ill.,music ;

Other Title:

Ancient songs, from the time of King Henry the Third,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Johnson, in St. Pauls Church Yard, MDCCXC. [1790]

Notes:

Compiled by Joseph Ritson.

Printed in 1787 but not published until 1792 (NUC); some copies have the imprint date changed to 1792.

Includes: 'Observations on the ancient English minstrels' and 'Dissertation on the songs, music, and vocal and instrumental performance of the ancient English' (pp. i-lxxvi).

Reproduction of original from Harvard University Houghton Library.

Cited in:

Alston, III.43

English Short Title Catalog, N16432.

OCLC:

642147303