The Morris Book, Part 1 A History of Morris Dancing, With a Description of Eleven Dances as Performed by the Morris-Men of England

"The Morris Book, Part 1" by Cecil J. Sharp is a historical exploration of English Morris dancing. Written in the early 1900s, the book looks closely at the origins, cultural meaning, and detailed instructions for multiple dances. Sharp aims to bring this energetic piece of English folk heritage back to life and encourage a new love for these dances. Early on, the book highlights the authors' dedication to restoring the Morris dance as an important part of England's culture. It talks about their time teaching Morris dancing to young women in London, showing how exciting and active the dance can be. It explains their reasons for writing the book and what they've learned about the cultural importance of Morris dance, including its connections to folk music and community life. It then concludes with their hope to put everything they have learned to save for future generations.