About the Book
About The Book
Jeff Jaeger brings William H. Vietor’s world back to life through in-depth interviews, Vietor’s own poetry, and an extraordinary collection of photographs.
William and his son, Francis, were talented amateur photographers who preserved a rare and intimate record of their family’s life. Building on that legacy, Jaeger adds hundreds of detailed color photographs of Vietor’s rifles, pistols, violins, powder horns, and tools—capturing both craftsmanship and character.
A unique feature of this book is its interactive component: a QR code links to audio recordings of Vietor’s 1933 violin being played, along with readings of his poetry by his granddaughter and great-great-grandchildren.
- Over 250 photographs of rifles, pistols, violins, horns, and tools
- Previously unpublished family photographs and historical material
- QR code audio: violin performance and poetry readings
- Detailed coverage of craftsmanship, patterns, and techniques
- Large-format 10″ × 10″ hardcover
- Durable Smyth-sewn binding with 100# matte paper
- Over 250 photographs include family, rifles, violins, pistols, powder horns and tools.
- QR code audio includes violin performances and poetry readings by grand and great, great grandchildren of the violin maker.
- Detailed descriptions, measurements, and specifications of his rifles and pistols are contained herein.
- The book format is a large 10″ X 10″ and is cased in a durable hard cover with Smyth-sewn binding.
A BOOK WORTH OWNING
This is a collector-quality volume. The Smyth-sewn binding provides long-term durability, while the 100# matte paper offers excellent image clarity.
A heavy, laminated off-white dust jacket protects and beautifies the cover making it ideal for placement on a coffee table, desk, or book shelf.
Limited print run. Previous titles by the author have sold out quickly