English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV

English and Scottish Ballads, Volume IV is a collection of traditional narrative ballads compiled between 1882 and 1898. This volume includes ballads 189-265, featuring notable tales such as 'Rob Roy' and 'The Gypsy Laddie,' along with commentary by Francis James Child. It captures themes of love, adventure, and heroism, preserving the archaic spellings and formatting of the original manuscripts. The anthology serves as a significant resource for understanding the folklore and cultural heritage of England and Scotland.