Ancient and Modern Scottish Songs V1: Heroic Ballads, Etc. is a book compiled by David Herd and published in 1869. The book features a collection of traditional Scottish songs and ballads that have been passed down through generations. These songs cover a range of themes, including love, war, and heroism. The book is divided into sections, with each section focusing on a different type of song or ballad. The first section is dedicated to heroic ballads, which tell the stories of legendary Scottish figures such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The second section features songs about love and courtship, while the third section focuses on humorous and satirical songs. The final section of the book includes modern Scottish songs that were popular at the time of publication. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish music and culture, as well as those studying folklore and traditional ballads.In Two 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.