Edward Heron-Allen 
Violin-Making as It Was and Is Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Science and Art of Violin-Making, for the Use of Violin Makers and Players, Amateur and Professional [PDF ebook] 

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The History of the Violin, and other Instruments played on with the Bow, ‘ etc., by William Sandys and Simon Andrew Forster (london Smith.