The Roxburghe Ballads V1 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163250471 : 1163250473 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Roxburghe Ballads V1 is a book edited by Charles Hindley, which contains a collection of ballads that were published in the Roxburghe collection during the 17th century. The Roxburghe collection is a famous collection of English ballads that was compiled by Robert Harley, the first Earl of Oxford and Mortimer, and his son Edward Harley, the second Earl of Oxford and Mortimer, during the 17th and 18th centuries. The ballads in this book cover a wide range of topics, including love, politics, religion, and social issues. They are written in a variety of styles and formats, including narrative poetry and songs. The book is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and history, as it provides a glimpse into the popular culture of the time and the issues that were important to people in the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old