A description and history of the pianoforte and of the older keyboard stringed instruments This book, "A description and history of the pianoforte and of the older keyboard stringed instruments", by Alfred J. Hipkins, is a replication of a book originally published before 1896. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.