The Bagpipe - The History of a Musical Instrument

Originally published in 1975, and written by an authority on Scottish music, this book traces the evolution of the bagpipe whilst also narrating the fortunes of the -Great Highland Bagpipe- itself. Exploring history and archaeology of civilizations as far removed from the Scottish Highlands as Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome this book offers a unique full-length history of one of the world-s most interesting and ancient musical instruments. Appendices list the bagpipes of other countries and the materials used in the instrument-s manufacture as well as a comprehensive bibliography.