The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use 'The Strad' Library, No. III.

"The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use" by Henry Saint-George is a historical exploration, written in the early 1900s, that highlights the violin bow and its often overlooked importance. The author's goal is to inspire violinists to appreciate the bow as more than just a tool and investigates its beginnings by looking at historical examples of stringed intruments in various cultures. The book emphasizes the bow's evolution and the unique sound qualities it brings, setting the stage for looking closely at the skill that goes into making bows.