""Edward MacDowell (1906)"" is a biography of the American composer and pianist Edward MacDowell written by Lawrence Gilman. The book covers MacDowell's life and career, from his childhood in New York to his studies in Paris and his eventual rise to fame as a composer and performer. The author explores MacDowell's musical influences and his contributions to the development of American classical music. The book also delves into MacDowell's personal life, including his marriage to pianist Marian MacDowell and his struggles with mental illness. Through extensive research and analysis of MacDowell's music and writings, Gilman provides a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in American music history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Edward MacDowell or the development of classical music in America.""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.