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A significant figure in the scientific community of his day, and a mentor to the chemist Sir Humphry Davy and his successor as president of the Royal Society, Davies Gilbert (1767â1839) also represented his native Cornwall in Parliament for almost thirty years. His love of his county and his concern to preserve its customs led him to publish in 1822 this collection of eight Christmas folk carols, the first of its kind, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition. In his preface, Davies paints a heartwarming picture of the Christmas Eves of his childhood when, 'in the evening, cakes were drawn hot from the oven; cyder or beer exhilarated the spirits in every house; and the singing of Carols was continued late into the night'. From 'The Lord at first did Adam make' to 'Let all that are to mirth inclined', these simple ballads reflect the West of England's festive heritage.

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Preface; 1. The Lord at first did Adam make; 2. When God at first created man; 3. A virgin most pure; 4. When righteous Joseph wedded was; 5. Hark! hark! what news the angels bring; 6. Whilst shepherds watched their flocks by night; 7. God's dear son without beginning; 8. Let all that are to mirth inclined.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/12/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108075299, 978-1108075299
      ISBN10: 1108075290
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A significant figure in the scientific community of his day, and a mentor to the chemist Sir Humphry Davy and his successor as president of the Royal Society, Davies Gilbert (1767â1839) also represented his native Cornwall in Parliament for almost thirty years. His love of his county and his concern to preserve its customs led him to publish in 1822 this collection of eight Christmas folk carols, the first of its kind, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition. In his preface, Davies paints a heartwarming picture of the Christmas Eves of his childhood when, 'in the evening, cakes were drawn hot from the oven; cyder or beer exhilarated the spirits in every house; and the singing of Carols was continued late into the night'. From 'The Lord at first did Adam make' to 'Let all that are to mirth inclined', these simple ballads reflect the West of England's festive heritage.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. The Lord at first did Adam make; 2. When God at first created man; 3. A virgin most pure; 4. When righteous Joseph wedded was; 5. Hark! hark! what news the angels bring; 6. Whilst shepherds watched their flocks by night; 7. God's dear son without beginning; 8. Let all that are to mirth inclined.

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