Gleanings From The History Of Music: From The Earliest Ages To The Commencement Of The Eighteenth Century is a book written by Joseph Bird and published in 1849. The book is a comprehensive history of music, covering its earliest origins and development up until the beginning of the 18th century. It provides a detailed account of the evolution of music, including its various forms, styles, and genres, as well as the key figures and composers who contributed...