Francis W. Galpin

A Textbook of European Musical Instruments - Their Origin, History and Character Francis W. Galpin

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at the history of European musical instruments. It is a fascinating work throughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all music lovers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.