Notice of Anthony Stradivari, the Celebrated Violin Maker, Known by the Name Stradivarius (1864)

""Notice of Anthony Stradivari, The Celebrated Violin Maker, Known By The Name Stradivarius"" is a book written by Francois Joseph Fetis in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of the renowned Italian violin maker, Antonio Stradivari, who is commonly referred to as Stradivarius. The author explores Stradivari's background, his early life, and his development as a master craftsman. The book also delves into the technical aspects of Stradivari's work, including his unique methods of varnishing and his use of different types of wood to create his famous violins. Additionally, the book includes a catalog of Stradivari's instruments, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of each one. Overall, ""Notice of Anthony Stradivari, The Celebrated Violin Maker, Known By The Name Stradivarius"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and craftsmanship of one of the most famous violin makers of all time.Preceded By Historical And Critical Researches On The Origin And Transformations Of Bow Instruments, And Followed By A Theoretical Analysis Of The Bow And Remarks On Francis Tourte.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.