I've been playing the viola for most of my life, I picked up this book out of interest in my local antique bookshop. I enjoyed the writing style, the language is a little dated but still very easy to read and enjoyable. I liked the way the book was structured with short chapters and arranged progressively. The first half of the book focussed on the title 'how to play the violin', such as how to hold the instrument and bow, and how to approach studying/practicing music. The second half meandered into personal reflections of the author (a celebrated English violinist), which personally I found less interesting as it tended to list dates and names of tutors, orchestras, and festivals. 

Overall it's a lovely little book, the technical advice written is still perfectly relevant to the practicing of the violin today and you also get an insight into the life and personality of J.T. Carrodus. An easy read to complete in a couple of sittings for people interested in the violin. I will be hunting for a few more from The Strad series to read.