Bibliograph

Harry Houdini, the legend of the world's greatest escape artist, by Janice Weaver ; illustrations, Chris Lane

Type

Label

Harry Houdini, the legend of the world's greatest escape artist, by Janice Weaver ; illustrations, Chris Lane

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliography (p. [46]-[47]) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Harry Houdini

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

707968746

Responsibility statement

by Janice Weaver ; illustrations, Chris Lane

Sub title

the legend of the world's greatest escape artist

Summary

The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's

Target audience

juvenile

Classification