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  • Curiosities of Music: A Collection of Facts not Generally Known, Regarding the Music of Ancient and Savage Nations

    by Louis C. Elson ...
    In this work, I have endeavored to bring together the most curious points in the music of many nations, ancient and modern. As the work originally appeared in a magazine (“The Vox Humana”) I was obliged to avoid any extended research into disputed points, such as Hebrew music, Greek music, water organs, etc., as being too abstruse for periodical reading. Yet many of the facts contained in its ... Read more

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  • Curiosities of Music: A Collection of Facts not generally known, regarding the Music of Ancient and Savage Nations

    by Louis Charles Elson ...
    "Curiosities of Music" by Louis Charles Elson is an intriguing exploration into the lesser-known aspects of music across various cultures. Elson delves into the musical traditions of ancient civilizations and indigenous peoples, revealing fascinating facts that highlight the diversity and richness of global music. The book serves as a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and scholars alike, ... Read more

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  • Dancing in All Ages - The History of Dance

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    Originally published in 1899, this is a comprehensive study of the art of Dancing throughout history. It goes into great detail about dancing through the ages, including musical notation, right up to the start of the 1900s. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these ... Read more

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    Why People Enslave Themselves to Authority

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