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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Sir Patrick Spens
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Ancient Scottish *ballad in which Sir Patrick, the best sailor in Scotland, is sent over the sea to fetch the daughter of the king of Norway. The greater part of the ballad is a vivid description of the storm which sends Sir Patrick and all his crew 50 fathoms deep.
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