02647cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624501360017626400510031230000470036333600260041033700260043633800360046250000310049850801830052952014100071253400450212265300180216765300300218565300340221565300170224985600430226637298UtSlPG20260610133841.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09009291  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aMackinlay, M. Sterlingq(Malcolm),d1876-195210aGarcia the Centenarian and His Times :bBeing a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-09-03  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Garcia the Centenarian and His Times" by M. Sterling Mackinlay is a historical memoir written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Manuel Garcia, a notable figure in the world of music, highlighting his remarkable longevity as well as his impact on vocal training and science through innovations such as the laryngoscope. As the central character, Garcia is portrayed against the backdrop of his family's musical heritage and the significant historical events he witnessed throughout his lengthy life.  The opening of the memoir sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Garcia's life, starting with his illustrious family background, which includes renowned musicians like his sisters Maria Malibran and Pauline Viardot. Mackinlay provides an engaging account of Garcia’s early years, encompassing his childhood in Spain during tumultuous times, his education and musical training, and his remarkable career that spanned continents. The author hints at the broader implications of Garcia's teachings and discoveries, showcasing not only his exceptional talent in singing but also his scientific contributions to the understanding of the human voice. The detailed narrative invites readers to appreciate the intersections of music, history, and personal legacy through the lens of this extraordinary centenarian. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoice culture  aGarcia, Manuel, 1805-1906  aSingers -- Spain -- Biography  aLaryngoscopy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37298