Handel and the famous sword swallower of Halle
By: by Bryna Stevens ; illustrated by Ruth Tietjen Councell.
Contributors: Councell, Ruth Tietjen, ill.
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Subjects: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature; Rudloff, Andreas; Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759; Composers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Composers
Description: Relates how a determined aunt and a boy who swallowed a knife made it possible for young George Frederic Handel to study music despite his father's strong objections.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [32]).