Original Songs for the Rifle Volunteers, by S. Lover, C. Mackay, and T. Miller

This charming collection of patriotic and humorous songs was originally published in 1860, and was written to celebrate the formation of the British Rifle Volunteers, a citizen militia formed in response to fears of invasion by Napoleon III. The songs, composed by some of the most popular poets and musicians of the day, are infused with a spirit of patriotism and pride in the military tradition of Great Britain. With its catchy melodies and uplifting lyrics, this book is a great choice for music lovers and history buffs alike.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.