Pianos and their Makers: A Comprehensive History of the Development of the Piano from the Monochord to the Concert Grand Player Piano - Dolge, Alfred 1848-1922 (New York Dover, 1972)
An internationally renowned manufacturer, designer, and inventor of piano-making machinery presents a history of the development of the 19th-century piano. Photographs of instruments, working diagrams, and portraits of important personalities accompany the text. Covers automatic instruments, including player pianos. "Invaluable data about American piano making." — Grove's.
With 300 illustrations
Keywords: Music history; piano