Publisher's Synopsis
""Joseph Guarnerius, His Work And His Master"" is a book written by Horace Petherick and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Joseph Guarnerius, a famous Italian violin maker of the 18th century. The author provides a detailed account of Guarnerius' life, including his apprenticeship under his father, his work as a violin maker, and his reputation as one of the greatest violin makers of all time. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Guarnerius' instruments, including their construction, design, and sound quality. In addition, Petherick discusses the influence of Guarnerius' master, Antonio Stradivari, on his work and the similarities and differences between their instruments. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of violin making and the work of Joseph Guarnerius in particular.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.
