Project Gutenberg 2008-10-11 Public domain in the USA. 220 Petherick, Horace 1839 1919 Petherick, H. W. (Horace William) Petherick, Horace William 03031468 The Repairing & Restoration of Violins 'The Strad' Library, No. XII. Repairing and Restoration of Violins Produced by Ron Swanson "The Repairing & Restoration of Violins" by Horace Petherick is a technical manual written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate process of repairing and restoring violins, outlining various techniques, tools, and materials necessary for preserving these delicate instruments. The subject matter is aimed at both amateurs and professionals in the field of violin repair, providing insights gleaned from Petherick's extensive experience and expertise. At the start of the text, the author introduces the historical significance of violin making, particularly highlighting the artistry that originated in Italy and the evolution towards restoration practices as the availability of quality instruments diminishes. He notes that the myriad types of damages violins sustain over time necessitate a detailed understanding of repairs, from minor glue applications to extensive wood replacements. The opening chapters establish a foundation for practical advice, emphasizing the importance of skillful craftsmanship, the use of appropriate adhesives, and methods for maintaining the acoustic integrity of these cherished instruments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Violin -- Construction Violin -- Maintenance and repair ML Text Category: Music Category: How To ... 460255 2025-08-11T06:54:14.205457 text/html 437336 2008-10-11T08:31:20 text/html 1531658 2025-08-11T06:54:22.853359 application/epub+zip 1537860 2025-08-11T06:54:17.446400 application/epub+zip 226362 2025-08-11T06:54:16.179422 application/epub+zip 1775760 2025-08-11T06:54:27.044343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1744044 2025-08-11T06:54:21.988387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434314 2022-09-12T11:44:59.355826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409645 2025-08-11T06:54:13.054458 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409606 2008-10-11T08:31:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409598 2008-10-11T08:31:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20446 2025-08-11T06:54:27.185337 application/rdf+xml 16980 2025-08-11T06:54:16.687412 image/jpeg 3966 2025-08-11T06:54:16.434412 image/jpeg 148300 2008-10-11T08:31:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 1381133 2008-10-11T08:31:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 148279 2008-10-11T08:31:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 1525819 2025-08-11T06:54:14.320433 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia