Joseph Guarnerius, His Work And His Master (1906)

By Horace Petherick

Book Overview

""Joseph Guarnerius, His Work And His Master"" is a book written by Horace Petherick and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Joseph Guarnerius, a famous Italian luthier who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The author provides a detailed account of Guarnerius' life, his training, and his techniques for crafting violins. The book also includes a detailed examination of Guarnerius' instruments, including their construction, materials, and sound quality. In addition, the author explores the influence of Guarnerius' master, Antonio Stradivari, on his work, and the impact that Guarnerius had on the development of violin making in Italy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of violin making or the work of Joseph Guarnerius specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164914162
• ISBN13: 9781164914167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"