A Letter To His Grace The Duke Of Northumberland On The Ancient Northumbrian Music: Its Collection And Preservation (1857)

""A Letter To His Grace The Duke Of Northumberland On The Ancient Northumbrian Music: Its Collection And Preservation"" is a book written by Thomas Doubleday and published in 1857. The book is a letter addressed to the Duke of Northumberland, discussing the ancient music of Northumberland and its importance in preserving the region's cultural heritage. Doubleday provides a detailed account of the history and development of Northumbrian music, including the use of traditional instruments such as the Northumbrian smallpipes. The book also discusses the challenges faced in collecting and preserving this music, and the importance of ensuring that it is passed down to future generations. Overall, ""A Letter To His Grace The Duke Of Northumberland On The Ancient Northumbrian Music"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Northumberland, and the preservation of traditional music.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.