Captain Cox, His Ballads And Books

Captain Cox, His Ballads and Books: Or Robert Laneham�������s Letter is a book edited by Frederick James Furnivall and originally published in 1871. The book is a collection of ballads and poems from the 16th century, compiled by a fictional character named Captain Cox. The book is also accompanied by a letter written by Robert Laneham, a 16th-century writer and scholar, which describes a festival held in 1575 in honor of Queen Elizabeth I.The ballads and poems in the book cover a wide range of topics, including love, war, politics, and religion. Many of the ballads are humorous and satirical, while others are more serious and reflective. The book also includes illustrations and woodcuts from the original sources.Furnivall�������s edition of the book is notable for its scholarly approach, including extensive notes and commentary on the ballads and their historical context. The book is considered an important resource for scholars of English literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and social history of the 16th century.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.