The History Of The Violin, And Other Instruments Played On With The Bow From The Remotest Times To The Present (1864) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165611706 : 1165611708 : 10 Sep 2010 : The History of the Violin, and Other Instruments Played on with the Bow from the Remotest Times to the Present is a comprehensive book written by William Sandys in 1864. The book traces the evolution of stringed instruments played with a bow, from the earliest known examples to the present day. The author explores the origins of these instruments, their construction, and how they have been played throughout history. He covers a wide range of topics, including the development of the violin family, the role of the bow in creating sound, and the influence of different cultures on the evolution of stringed instruments.Sandys also delves into the lives of famous violin makers and players, such as Stradivari and Paganini, and provides fascinating insights into their techniques and styles. He discusses the use