Violin-Making Born to transcend the social

Born to transcend the social constraints of Victorian England

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Violin-Making Born to transcend the socialThis classic guide offers an accessible initiation into the mysteries of violin making. Charming in its style and cultivated in its research, it covers every detail of the process, from wood selection to varnish. A fascinating history of the instrument precedes discussions of materials and construction techniques. More than 200 diagrams, engravings, and photographs complement the text. Author Edward Heron Allen served an apprenticeship with Georges