The Morris Book, Part 4

The Morris Book, Part 4: With A Description Of Dances As Performed By The Morris Men Of England (1911) is a comprehensive guide to the traditional English folk dance known as Morris dancing. Written by Cecil James Sharp, a prominent figure in the English folk music revival of the early 20th century, the book provides detailed instructions for performing a variety of Morris dances, including the Adderbury, Bampton, Headington Quarry, and Lichfield traditions. The book includes illustrations and musical notation for each dance, as well as historical and cultural background on the Morris dance tradition. This edition of the book focuses specifically on the dances as performed by the Morris men of England, providing a unique insight into the customs and traditions of this beloved folk dance. Overall, The Morris Book, Part 4 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of Morris dancing, and a must-read for folk music enthusiasts and historians alike.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.