“The Town o' Arbroath”

Description

"Although far awa frae my ain native heather, And thousands o' miles across the blue sea," the singer still dreams of his home in Arbroath. He recalls the lessons his parents taught him. Now rich, he intends to return to his home.

Broadsides

  • NLScotland, L.C.Fol.70(6b), "Toon of Arbroath," Poet's Box (Dundee), c. 1880-1900

References

  1. Ord, p. 345, "The Town o' Arbroath" (1 text)
  2. Roud #3946
  3. BI, Ord345A

About

Author: Words: Charles Myles ?
Earliest date: 1930 (Ord)
Keywords: home emigration return
Found in: Britain(Scotland)