This collection of songs by Charles Dibdin includes a memoir of his life and work by his son, Thomas. Dibdin was a prolific songwriter and composer of the 18th century, known for his nautical and patriotic themes. This book is a must-have for fans of traditional British music and for those interested in the history of British popular culture.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.