The English and Scottish Popular Ballads: Part I, Volume 4 is a comprehensive collection of traditional ballads from England and Scotland. Compiled by Francis James Child, this book contains over 300 ballads that were popular in the 19th century. The ballads cover a wide range of themes, including love, betrayal, murder, and supernatural occurrences. Each ballad is presented in its original form, with the lyrics and melody preserved as closely as possible. The book also includes extensive notes and commentary by Child, providing historical context and analysis of the ballads. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional folk music and the cultural heritage of England and Scotland.In Five Volumes.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.