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100	1		_aSaint-George, Henry, _d1866-1917
245	1	4	_aThe Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use : _b'The Strad' Library, No. III.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aIllustrated by the author.
500			_aRelease date is 2009-06-13
508			_aProduced by Ron Swanson
520			_a"The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use" by Henry Saint-George is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the evolution and craftsmanship of the violin bow, exploring its significance in the world of stringed instruments. The text aims to elevate the understanding of the bow, which has often been overshadowed by the violin itself. At the start of the book, the author provides a preface indicating the lack of thorough literature on the bow, despite its critical role in the use of string instruments such as the violin. Saint-George expresses his goal to stimulate interest among violinists regarding the bow itself, rather than just its functionality. The opening chapters delve into speculative history, addressing the origins of the bow and its distinct effects in producing sound, comparing it with various string instruments through different cultures, and examining early forms of bows across several centuries. He also touches on the craftsmanship involved in bow-making, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the topic in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aStringed instruments
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29112
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