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"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Walter H. Mayson, a renowned violin maker of the early 20th century. The book, written by William Meredith Morris and originally published in 1906, provides a detailed and informative look at Mayson's life, including his early years, his apprenticeship in Germany, and his eventual rise to fame as a master craftsman. In addition to providing a biography of Mayson, the book also includes a detailed examination of his methods and techniques for making violins, as well as a discussion of the history and evolution of violin making in general. The book is illustrated with photographs of Mayson's instruments, as well as diagrams and illustrations of his tools and techniques. Overall, ""Walter H. Mayson: An Account Of The Life And Work Of A Celebrated Modern Violin Maker"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of violin making or the life of a master craftsman.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.