Walter H. Mayson An Account Of The Life And Work Of A Celebrated Modern Violin Maker (1906)

Walter H. Mayson: An Account Of The Life And Work Of A Celebrated Modern Violin Maker (1906) is a biography written by William Meredith Morris about the renowned violin maker, Walter H. Mayson. The book provides a detailed account of Mayson's life and career, including his apprenticeship with the famous Italian violin maker, Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, and his eventual establishment of his own workshop in London. Morris also delves into Mayson's unique style and techniques in violin making, as well as the instruments he crafted for notable musicians of his time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and art of violin making, as well as the life of one of its most celebrated practitioners.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.