From the introduction:\'The local bard, worthy of the name, may not be despised. His writings apart altogether from their poetical merits or demerits may constitute and often do constitute a distinct and valuable local asset. They may be for instance all important to the local historian. As in the case of the works of many an old-time Scottish Bard they may be the repository where alone can be found the legends and traditions, the folk lore and history of the author\'s own locality.\'Includes works by 45 bards and a section about the history of the Airdrie Burns Club, who issued the volume.In good overall condition. Boards are a little grubby and have some scuffs and bumps. Some light foxing.