Captain Cox, His Ballads And Books

Captain Cox, His Ballads and Books: Or Robert Laneham's Letter (1871) is a book written by Frederick James Furnivall. The book is a collection of ballads and books that were popular in England during the 16th century. The title character, Captain Cox, was a fictional character who was said to have collected and sung many of these ballads. The book is based on a letter written by Robert Laneham, who was a courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In the letter, Laneham describes a visit to the home of Captain Cox, where he saw the collection of ballads and books. The book includes a transcription of Laneham's letter, as well as annotations and explanations by Furnivall. The ballads and books included in the collection cover a variety of topics, including love, war, and adventure. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the popular culture of 16th century England and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history and literature.Wherein Part Of The Entertainment Unto The Queen's Majesty At Killingworth Castle, In Warwik Sheer In This Summer's Progress, 1575, Is Signified; From A Friend Officer Attendant In The Court, Unto His Friend, A Citizen And Merchant Of London.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.