**Ten stories from old Scottish folk songs tell histories and local legends in the voice of the people** Many Scottish ballads tell stories of adventure and danger, trickery and wit, valiant nobles and passionate romances. But to the natives of Scotland, the best ballads have often been those that
Tales From Scottish Ballads
โ Scribed by Grierson, Elizabeth W
- Book ID
- 106736491
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 539 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
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