books.google.com.au - Translated from the French by Florence W. Seder, Dimitry Markevitch concludes his preface, or Prelude as he calls it: "History, fact and personal anecdote blend here to provide a complete story of the instrument. May this book entertain you, help you to know the cello to the fullest, and lead you to...http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Cello_Story.html?id=Z92zTSWWrPMC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareCello Story: