Old English Instruments Of Music: Their History And Character (1911)

By Francis William Galpin, DART GALPIN, FRANCIS, W. REVISED BY THURSTON, Canon Francis W. Galpin

Book Overview

""Old English Instruments Of Music: Their History And Character"" is a book written by Francis William Galpin and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and characteristics of various old English musical instruments. Galpin, a renowned musicologist and collector of musical instruments, offers detailed descriptions of instruments such as the harp, lute, viol, and organ, among others. He also delves into the cultural and social significance of these instruments in the context of their time. The book features numerous illustrations and photographs of the instruments, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of English music and musical instruments. Overall, ""Old English Instruments Of Music: Their History And Character"" is a must-read for music enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike.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: 1104359367
• ISBN13: 9781104359362
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"