Excerpt from The Story of the Bagpipe
In the following pages I have endeavoured to tell the story of the bagpipe, and to weave the known facts of its history into a connected narrative. For much kind help in preparing this volume I must express my indebtedness to Lord Castletown, Mr. W. J. Lawrence, the Rt. Hon. Dr. M. F. Cox, the late Dr. Watson, Mr. Henry Egan Kenny, Mr. Bruce Armstrong, Mr. F. J. Bigger, and Mr. J. J. Buckley.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a historical account of the bagpipe's development from its origin in antiquity to its presence in modern-day culture. The author traces the bagpipe's journey from ancient Egypt through medieval Europe to its role in 18th-century Scottish society. Along the way, the book discusses the instrument's presence in religious ceremonies, military bands, and popular entertainment. The author explores the bagpipe's influence on composers such as Handel and Bach and examines its enduring legacy in both Scottish and Irish traditional music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333643119_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333643119
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333643119
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)