“A Fair Lady of the Plains (Death of a Maiden Fair)”

Description

A 'fair maiden" is notable for herding cattle, drinking liquor, and using a six shooter. She is killed by Indians while working with her husband. The cowboys ride to seek revenge.

References

  1. Laws B8, "Fair Lady of the Plains (Death of a Maiden Fair)"
  2. Randolph 189, "A Fair Lady of the Plains" (5 texts, 3 tunes)
  3. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 182-184, "A Fair Lady of the Plains" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 189A)
  4. Larkin, pp. 148-150, "Fair Lady of the Plains" (1 text, 1 tune)
  5. Fife-Cowboy/West 42, "Fair Lady of the Plains" (2 texts, 1 tune)
  6. DT 375, LDYPLAIN
  7. Roud #3130
  8. BI, LB08

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1927
Keywords: death cowboy revenge
Found in: US(So,SE)