A colletion of tales that focus the childhood experiences of famous
historical figures, including Titian, Chopin, Mozart, del Sarto and
Murillo. "The facts that make up the tales have been gathered through
many years and in many places, some from libraries in great American
cities and universities, some from dusty manuscripts in museums and
private collections across the sea, some from the lips of peasants who
repeated legends handed down from the olden time. ... May they lead you
into the fascinating world of melody and color; may they open magic
gates for you." Katherine Dunlap Cather With illustrations from M. L.
Bower.