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100 1 _aHipkins, Alfred J.
_q(Alfred James),
_d1826-1903
245 1 0 _aMusical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique" by Alfred J. Hipkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1921. The work explores a wide array of musical instruments from various cultures and times, focusing on their beauty and craftsmanship rather than merely their functional aspects. It aims to appreciate the artistic value of these tools that produce music, delving into their historical significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of musical instruments, emphasizing the lack of previous works that have dedicated themselves to showcasing the aesthetic appeal of these items. Hipkins discusses the evolution of musical instruments from ancient civilizations to more modern forms, highlighting particular examples like Queen Mary's Harp and the Clavicytherium. He touches on themes of decorative art and cultural significance, positing that music and its instruments are key reflections of human civilization and creativity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for appreciating both the history and artistry involved in the creation of these unique musical artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusical instruments
700 1 _aGibb, William
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/musicalinstrumen0000hipk/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58117
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