The Bagpipe - The History of a Musical Instrument (Hardcover)

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the 'Great Highland Bagpipe' itself. Exploring history and archaeology of civilizations as far removed from the Scottish Highlands as Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome this book offers a unique full-length history of one of the world's most interesting and ancient musical instruments. Appendices list the bagpipes of other countries and the materials used in the instrument's manufacture as well as a comprehensive bibliography.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Scotland
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	1975
Authors:	Francis Collinson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	292
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-207086-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments > General
LSN:	1-03-207086-2
Barcode:	9781032070865

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