Music and Friends V1: Or Pleasant Recollections of a Dilettante is a book written by William Gardiner and published in 1838. The book is a memoir of Gardiner’s experiences as a music lover and amateur musician. Gardiner shares his memories of attending concerts, meeting famous musicians, and playing music with his friends. The book also includes anecdotes about the music scene in England during the early 19th century. Gardiner’s passion for music shines through in his writing, making this book a delightful read for anyone interested in music history or the joys of amateur music-making.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.