Carlos Curti was a mandolin virtuoso and early organizer of mandolin orchestras in the United States near the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries. His comprehensive method, originally published by T.B. Harms of New York and London in 1896, contains a wealth of material describing the Curti technique of classical mandolin playing. A number of delightful mandolin duos, presumably of Curti's own composition, are included as well. This is a facsimile of the original edition. Comb bound for easy use.