The Mountain Bard: Consisting Of Ballads And Songs Founded On Facts And Legendary Tales is a book written by James Hogg and first published in 1807. The book is a collection of ballads and songs that are based on both factual events and legendary tales. Hogg was a Scottish poet and novelist who was known for his works that celebrated the rural life and traditions of Scotland. The Mountain Bard includes 34 ballads and songs that cover a range of topics, including love, war, and supernatural events. Many of the ballads are based on real historical events, such as the Battle of Flodden and the Jacobite uprisings. Others are based on Scottish folklore and legends, such as the story of Tam Lin and the fairy queen. The book is divided into four sections, each with its own theme. The first section focuses on love and includes ballads such as ""The Maid of Lorn"" and ""The Lass of Lochroyan."" The second section is dedicated to war and includes ballads such as ""The Battle of Flodden"" and ""The Battle of Harlaw."" The third section focuses on supernatural events and includes ballads such as ""The Witch of Fife"" and ""The Brownie of Bodsbeck."" The final section includes miscellaneous ballads and songs that do not fit into the other three categories. Overall, The Mountain Bard is a valuable collection of Scottish ballads and songs that provides insight into the culture and traditions of Scotland during the 19th century. Hogg's writing style is characterized by his use of Scots dialect and his ability to capture the spirit of Scotland's rural communities. The book remains a popular work of Scottish literature and is still read and studied today.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.