Prospectus of a national work entitled Albyn's anthology, or, a select collection of the more ancient melodies, and vocal poetry, of the lowland and highland districts of Scotland and the Isles, hitherto unpublished.
Published / Created:
[Edinburgh?] : [Oliver & Boyd?], [1815?]
Physical Description:
[4] pages ; 27 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Together with the dancing measures, rural airs, and martial movements, as performed on the several instruments in common use among the natives. As a supplement to the work, will also be published, many traditionary anecdotes, historical coincidences, biographical sketches, and local notices, connected with the music and poetry of our ancestors. The whole arrange in systemic order, by Alexander Campell, author of the History of Poetry in Scotland, a journey through parts of Scotland, &c. who collects on the spot subject-matter for the present undertaking."--Page [1]
Subject Terms:
Campbell, Alexander, 1764-1824. Albyn's anthology. | Book industries and trade -- Scotland. | Songs, Scots. | Ballads, Scots.