The Documents of Mirecourt (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162574851)

The Documents of Mirecourt is a book written by Gerry L. Prinsen that provides a comprehensive examination of the Mirecourt violin-making tradition. The book is a collection of primary source documents and historical accounts that shed light on the techniques, materials, and processes used by violin makers in Mirecourt, France, during the 19th and early 20th centuries.The book includes detailed descriptions of the tools, materials, and methods used in the construction of violins, as well as a wealth of information on the social and economic conditions that shaped the Mirecourt tradition. Prinsen also provides insight into the lives and careers of some of the most prominent Mirecourt violin makers, including the famous J.B. Vuillaume.Throughout the book, Prinsen draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents, to provide a rich and detailed picture of the Mirecourt tradition. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of violin-making, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the most important violin-making traditions in history.Mirecourt's collection consists of hand written rituals, mainly containing material prior to 1760. Due to its importance, several publications have been devoted to it. Latomia 70 regroups, in French transcription with a Dutch translation, the booklets containing the rituals of Fendeur du Devoir; Perfect Master; Small Elect; Apprentice, Fellow, Ecossais Master, and Grand Ecossais de Montpellier; English Master; and Knight of the East. Latomia 80 similarly brings together Knight of the West; Sublime Ecossais; Worshipful Master of Lodges; Apprentice, Fellow and Master Architect; Knight of Rose-Croix; Grand Inspector Grand Elect C K S; and Sublime Philosopher. These represent some sort of system but some of the rituals, for instance Grand Inspector Grand Elect, have only the Lecture. It should be noted that this last document has been �������updated������� in a different hand by the insertion of the word Kadosh in various places. The antiquity of the originals can be judged by the document comprising Apprentice, Fellow and Master Ecossais; these rituals are practically identical to those used in Lille in 1749.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.

Author: Gerry L. Prinsen
ISBN-10: 1162574852
ISBN-13: 9781162574851
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.28d