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Handel and the famous sword swallower of Halle

Title
Handel and the famous sword swallower of Halle / by Bryna Stevens ; illustrated by Ruth Tietjen Councell.
Author
Stevens, Bryna.
Publication
New York : Philomel Books, c1990.

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Councell, Ruth Tietjen
Description
[32] p. : col. ill.; 27 cm.
Summary
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.
Subject
  • Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 > Childhood and youth
  • Rudloff, Andreas
  • Composers > Biography
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. [32]
ISBN
0399215484
LCCN
87032438
Author
Stevens, Bryna.
Title
Handel and the famous sword swallower of Halle / by Bryna Stevens ; illustrated by Ruth Tietjen Councell.
Imprint
New York : Philomel Books, c1990.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. [32]
Added Author
Councell, Ruth Tietjen, ill.
Branch Call Number
J B Handel S
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