1908 "The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border" Victorian Cloth Book
1908 "The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border" Victorian Cloth Book
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This edition of The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, collected by Sir Walter Scott, was published in 1908 by Andrew Melrose in London. Edited and arranged with an introduction and notes by Alfred Noyes, it features six illustrations by John Macfarlane. The book compiles ballads and oral traditions from the Scottish Borders, reflecting the region’s rich history of folklore, heroism, and conflict. Originally collected by Scott in the early 19th century, these ballads preserve the cultural memory of Scotland, chronicling tales of knights, outlaws, and supernatural events that were orally passed down for generations.
Scott’s initial purpose in collecting these ballads was to celebrate and preserve Scotland’s disappearing oral traditions during a time of rapid industrialization and cultural change. The 1908 edition by Noyes emphasizes the literary and historical importance of the work, appealing to a more modern audience with its introduction, annotations, and beautifully rendered illustrations. It highlights the blend of historical fact and folklore, making it both a literary and cultural artifact.
A good copy overall. The half-vellum spine retains its gold-embossed lettering and decoration, with a slight tear to the upper spine noted. The green cloth boards are intact.
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