""Notice of Anthony Stradivari, The Celebrated Violin Maker, Known By The Name Stradivarius"" is a book written by Francois Joseph Fetis in 1864. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Anthony Stradivari, a renowned violin maker from Cremona, Italy, who lived from 1644 to 1737. The book provides a detailed history of Stradivari's life, including his apprenticeship with Nicolo Amati, his rise to fame as a master craftsman, and his legacy as one of the most important figures in the history of violin making. The book also includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of Stradivari's instruments, including violins, cellos, and violas, and provides insights into his unique approach to crafting these instruments. Overall, ""Notice of Anthony Stradivari, The Celebrated Violin Maker, Known By The Name Stradivarius"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of music, craftsmanship, and the art of violin making.Preceded By Historical And Critical Researches On The Origin And Transformations Of Bow Instruments, And Followed By A Theoretical Analysis Of The Bow And Remarks On Francis Tourte.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.