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“These papers contain, in fact, much sensible talk on bookish matters. It is, I say, sensible rather than in any way brilliant or original; and it is talk rather than finished literature.” H. W. Boynton.
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Tosi, Pier Francesco. [Observations on the florid song; or, Sentiments on the ancient and modern singers]; written in Italian; tr. into English by Mr. Galliard. *$1.75. Scribner.
One of the chief authorities on the singing of the older Italian period. Tho written in 1743 and especially valuable for historic interest, the foibles arraigned and the problems discussed are of interest to present day students.
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“This reprint, with all practical fidelity of the quaint English translation, offers a curious and in some ways entertaining addition to the library of the musical student.” Richard Aldrich.
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Townsend, Malcolm, comp. Handbook of United States political history for readers and students. **$1.60. Lothrop.