This book is a collection of songs and carols from a 15th century manuscript in the British Museum. The songs provide a fascinating glimpse into the musical and cultural life of medieval England, and they range from solemn hymns to lively dance tunes. Thomas Wright, a noted antiquarian and scholar of medieval literature, provides detailed notes on the songs and their historical context, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in medieval music and culture. 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.