This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Published by: Chapman and Hall in 1865 in 424 pages; Subjects: Composer; Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians; Music / General; Music / Genres & Styles / Classical; Music / History & Criticism; Music / Individual Composer & Musician;