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On Mr. THOMSON'S
ORPHEUS CALEDONIUS.
OU Beaus and Belles fo fine and fair*
Here learn to love, and be fincere;
True Paflion Nature ftill imparts.
Nor values Bodies without Hearts 5
You falfly vow, and whine, and figh,
And make no Conference of a Lie;
Oh ! How can Beaus fair Belles deceive?
Or why will Belles fine Beaus believe?
Loves brighteft Flames warm Scottifi Lads,
Tho' coolly clad in High-land Plads;
They fcorn Brocade, who like the Lafs,
Nor need a Carpet, if theres Grafs;
With Pipe and Glee each Hill refounds,
And Love that gives, can heal their Wounds
The bonny Lafs of Peatie j Mill
Shews Wit's a Fool, when Nature will;
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DescriptionPrefaratory verse. First page. Page is marked "1" in square brackets.
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Orpheus Caledonius, or, A collection of the best Scots songs
DescriptionThe first printed collection of Scottish songs united to their melodies. Engraved throughout, with the exception of the dedication, list of subscribers, index, and a complimentary poem. 50 songs.
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Inglis Collection of printed music
DescriptionScottish and English songs, military music and keyboard music of the 18th and 19th centuries. These items are from the collection of Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854 to 1929). Also includes a few manuscripts, some treatises and other books on the subject.
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DescriptionThe Glen Collection and the Inglis Collection represent mainly 18th and 19th century Scottish music, including Scottish songs. The collections of Berlioz and Verdi collected by bibliographer Cecil Hopkinson contain contemporary and later editions of the works of the two composers Berlioz and Verdi.