[*] “A readable book where only the dismal science existed before.”
| + | Pub. Opin. 39: 763. D. 9, ‘05. 180w. |
[*] “He has not been content with making a mere reprint, but has carefully scrutinized and rearranged the original work so as to make it of distinct use for modern readers and valuable as a text-book in advanced courses.” I. F.
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Ragster, Olga. Chats on violins. [*]$1.25. Lippincott.
In these “chats” the history of the violin, historical and biographical sketches of Italian and German makers, and anecdotes of great players are given, followed by chapters on the manner of preserving and playing the violin and an appendix upon the life of Paganini. The illustrations present a series of types of the violin from the ninth century to the present day.
“Miss Ragster’s treatment is clear and concise, and not of such a technical nature as to burden the ordinary reader.”
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| + | Nation. 81: 305. O. 12, ‘05. 90w. |
“Miss Ragster’s English style is frequently vivacious, but often unfinished, and she is imperfectly informed as to the spelling of many foreign proper names and other words.”
| + — | N. Y. Times. 10: 722. O. 28, ‘05. 580w. |