Curiosities of Music: A Collection of Facts not generally known, regarding the Music of Ancient and Savage Nations

This volume gathers the most off‑beat discoveries about music from societies long before modern notation. From the mythic birth of sound in Hindu creation stories to the way Australian bushmen coax rhythm from hollow trees, the author weaves scholarly snippets into lively portraits of each culture’s sonic world. The material was originally published in a popular magazine, so the prose stays brisk while still delivering facts that have rarely appeared in English reference works.

Including detailed looks at ancient Indian scales, the fire‑dangerous modes guarded by deities, and the humble use of shells and drums by peoples living close to nature, the book invites listeners to hear how early humans first moved feelings with sound. Whether you are a musician curious about forgotten instruments or simply enjoy cultural oddities, the collection offers a fresh ear for the universal language of music.