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OverviewOriginally 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Francis CollinsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.580kg ISBN: 9781032070933ISBN 10: 1032070935 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 31 August 2023 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'It is masterly; Collinson is totally scientific and scholarly in his approach to the subject. It is an excellently and entertainingly written book, at times witty and very amusing. ' Dick Gaughan, Folk Review ‘It is masterly; Collinson is totally scientific and scholarly in his approach to the subject. It is an excellently and entertainingly written book, at times witty and very amusing. ‘ Dick Gaughan, Folk Review Author InformationFrancis M. Collinson, musicologist was a Founder Member of the School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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