Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. Introduction to the Revised Edition xi
4. A Description of Variation in the Traditional Ballad of America 1
5. A Bibliographical Guide to Story Variation in the Traditional Ballad in America 22
6. The Traditional Ballad as an Art Form 164
7. General Bibliography of Titles Abbreviated in the Study of Story Variation 174
8. Index to Ballads Discussed 183
9. A Supplement to The British Traditional Ballad in North America
10. Preface 189
11. A Note on Variation in the British Traditional Ballad in North America 193
12. A Bibliographical Guide to Story Variation in the British Traditional Ballad in North America 207
13. Bibliography 287
14. Discography 294
15. Index to Standard Titles of Ballads and Songs 295