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Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children

Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children

Mary Esther Miller MacGregor 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast retells classic ballads and folk tales for children, originally sung by wandering minstrels. The stories include fairy visits, battles, and other adventures from a time when minstrels traveled the land. The narrator invites listeners to imagine the sweet music and timeless tales of old.

Episodes

Three Good Giants-François Rabelais
Three Good Giants-François Rabelais Aug 23, 2026 22619 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Fairy Tales from South Africa-Mrs. E. J. Bourhill
Fairy Tales from South Africa-Mrs. E. J. Bourhill Aug 22, 2026 21108 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Mother Goose in Prose (Version 2)-L. Frank Baum
Mother Goose in Prose (Version 2)-L. Frank Baum Aug 21, 2026 16178 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Fir-Tree Fairy Book-Clifton Johnson
Fir-Tree Fairy Book-Clifton Johnson Aug 20, 2026 24254 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Aino Folk-Tales-Basil Hall Chamberlain
Aino Folk-Tales-Basil Hall Chamberlain Aug 19, 2026 8500 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Legends of Longdendale-Thomas Middleton
Legends of Longdendale-Thomas Middleton Aug 18, 2026 19823 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles-Pádraic Colum
Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles-Pádraic Colum Aug 17, 2026 27211 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Birdie and His Fairy Friends-Margaret T. Canby
Birdie and His Fairy Friends-Margaret T. Canby Aug 16, 2026 13804 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Fifty Funny Animal Tales-Laura Rountree Smith
Fifty Funny Animal Tales-Laura Rountree Smith Aug 15, 2026 6832 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Wisdom of the Ancients, A Series of Mythological Fables-Sir Francis Bacon
Wisdom of the Ancients, A Series of Mythological Fables-Sir Francis Bacon Aug 11, 2026 11834 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever
Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor Aug 2, 2026 7242 "Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor presents a captivating collection that brings to life the rich tapestry of traditional ballads for young listeners. This audiobook invites children to explore timeless tales filled with adventure, love, and moral lessons, ensuring that the essence of these classic stories remains vibrant and accessible. The enduring n
Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children - Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
Stories from the Ballads Told to the Children - Mary Esther Miller MacGregor Jun 4, 2026 7242 Listen, children, for you will wish to hear where I found the tales which I have told you in this little book. It is long, oh! so long ago, that they were sung up hill and down dale by wandering singers who soon became known all over the country as minstrels, or ofttimes, because they would carry with them a harp, as harpers. In court, in cottage, by princes and by humble folk, everywhere, by ever

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