""Bells: Their History, Legends, Making and Uses"" by Satis N. Coleman is a comprehensive guide to the world of bells. The book explores the history of bells, from their earliest origins to modern times, and delves into the legends and folklore surrounding these fascinating objects. It also covers the technical aspects of bell-making, including the materials and methods used to create them. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of bells. The first section explores the history of bells, ...
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""Bells: Their History, Legends, Making and Uses"" by Satis N. Coleman is a comprehensive guide to the world of bells. The book explores the history of bells, from their earliest origins to modern times, and delves into the legends and folklore surrounding these fascinating objects. It also covers the technical aspects of bell-making, including the materials and methods used to create them. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of bells. The first section explores the history of bells, tracing their evolution from simple percussion instruments to the complex and ornate bells of today. The second section looks at the legends and folklore surrounding bells, including their use in religious ceremonies, as symbols of power and authority, and in various cultural traditions.The third section of the book is devoted to the technical aspects of bell-making. It covers the materials used to create bells, including bronze, brass, and steel, and the various methods used to cast and shape them. The section also includes information on tuning and sound quality, as well as the various uses of bells, from church bells to alarm bells and beyond.Overall, ""Bells: Their History, Legends, Making and Uses"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of bells. Whether you are a bell enthusiast or simply curious about these unique objects, this book is sure to provide an in-depth look at the world of bells and their many uses throughout history.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.
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