This work is a fascinating collection of songs, ballads, and poems from the Jacobite era, when a series of uprisings challenged the British monarchy and sought to restore the House of Stuart to the throne. The pieces included range from political propaganda to sentimental musings, and often provide insight into the everyday life and struggles of those living in that tumultuous period. This edition includes detailed notes on the historical context and literary significance of each work, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.