A Popular Account Of Ancient Musical Instruments And Their Development, As Illustrated By Typical Example In The Galpin Collection (1897) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436894821 : 1436894824 : 18 Aug 2008 : ""A Popular Account of Ancient Musical Instruments and Their Development, as Illustrated by Typical Examples in the Galpin Collection"" is a book written by William Lynd and first published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of musical instruments from ancient times to the present day. It focuses on the Galpin Collection, which is a renowned collection of musical instruments that includes examples from all over the world.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of music, the development of various types of instruments, and the cultural and historical context in which they were created. It also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of many different instruments, from simple percussion instruments to comple