History Of The American Pianoforte: Its Technical Development, And The Trade (1890)

""History of the American Pianoforte: Its Technical Development, and the Trade"" is a book written by Daniel Spillane in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the American pianoforte, tracing its technical development and the growth of the trade. It covers the evolution of the instrument from its early days in America, through the industrial revolution, and up to the late 19th century.Spillane's book delves into the technical aspects of the pianoforte, including its construction, tuning, and maintenance. He also discusses the various innovations and improvements that were made to the instrument over time, such as the introduction of iron frames and the development of the grand piano.In addition to the technical aspects of the pianoforte, Spillane also explores the business side of the trade. He discusses the growth of the industry, the rise of piano manufacturing centers, and the role of piano dealers and salesmen in the trade.Overall, ""History of the American Pianoforte: Its Technical Development, and the Trade"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the pianoforte and its place in American culture and commerce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.