The mysteries of Beethoven's hair /

Introduces the life of the Austrian composer, along with the story of a lock of his hair cut by a barber after his death, which was kept by various owners and the analysis of which revealed the high level of lead present in the composer's body.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martin, Russell, 1952-
Other Authors: Nibley, Lydia
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2009]
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Online Access:Table of contents only
Description
Summary:Introduces the life of the Austrian composer, along with the story of a lock of his hair cut by a barber after his death, which was kept by various owners and the analysis of which revealed the high level of lead present in the composer's body.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9781570917141 (reinforced for library use)
1570917140 (reinforced for library use)