Naval songs and ballads

Name: Naval songs and ballads
Author: C. H. Firth

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Can I read Naval songs and ballads in English as a learner?

Yes — read Naval songs and ballads by C. H. Firth in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 8 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

Explore the vivid world of British naval history through ballads that capture sailors' exploits, popular opinion, and maritime life from the 16th to 19th centuries, blending historical events with the raw voices of those who lived them.

What's inside

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Audio narration

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Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as C. H. Firth wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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