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The American Circus
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Author : Wilton Eckley
language : en
Publisher: Boston : Twayne Publishers
Release Date : 1984
The American Circus written by Wilton Eckley and has been published by Boston : Twayne Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Performing Arts categories.
Fall Of The Big Top
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Author : David Lewis Hammarstrom
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-04-25
Fall Of The Big Top written by David Lewis Hammarstrom and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-25 with Social Science categories.
Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight--has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls "circus ballet." Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.
The Rise Of The American Circus 1716 1899
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Author : S.L. Kotar
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-10-10
The Rise Of The American Circus 1716 1899 written by S.L. Kotar and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-10 with Performing Arts categories.
To both young and old, the circus remains an icon of American entertainment, a wholesome pastime untouched by the passing years. But the modern circus, with its three rings, ringmaster, animals, and acrobats, is the product of nearly three hundred years of evolution. This intriguing work chronicles the history of the American circus from its roots in England through its importation to America to the end of the nineteenth century. It introduces the early pioneers of the circus, addresses business concerns such as management and training, and discusses the development of the show itself, including the incorporation of menageries, the need for animal training and care, the addition of circus music, the use of the tent, and the unique attractions of side shows and "freaks." Personal stories of those who made their lives under the "big top" are woven throughout the narrative, adding an intimate perspective to one of America's most enduring entertainments.
Traveling Showmen
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Author : Stuart Thayer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-05-01
Traveling Showmen written by Stuart Thayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-05-01 with Circus categories.
The American Circus
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Author : Susan Weber
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2012
The American Circus written by Susan Weber and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Circus categories.
A showcase of the "golden age" of the circus in America
Two Hundred Years Of The American Circus
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Author : Tom Ogden
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Two Hundred Years Of The American Circus written by Tom Ogden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Identifies circus performers, famous acts, and animal stars, explains circus terms, and provides summaries of movies, television shows, and musicals featuring the circus
Women Of The American Circus 1880 1940
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Author : Katherine H. Adams
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-11-01
Women Of The American Circus 1880 1940 written by Katherine H. Adams and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-01 with Performing Arts categories.
During the years 1880 to 1940, the glory days of the American circus, a third to a half of the cast members were women--a large group of very visible American workers whose story needs telling. This book, using sources such as diaries, autobiographies, newspaper accounts, films, posters, and route books, first considers the popular media's presentation of these performers as unnatural and scandalous--as well as romantic and thrilling. Next are the stories told by circus women, which contradict and complicate other versions of their lives. Across America in those years an array of acts featured women, such as tableaux, freak shows, girlie shows, tiger acts, and aerial performances, all involving special skills and all detailed here. The book offers a unique and fascinating view of not just the circus but of what it meant to be an American woman at work.
Clowns And Cannons
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Author : William L. Slout
language : en
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Clowns And Cannons written by William L. Slout and has been published by Wildside Press LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
This is the story of the survival of American circuses throughout one of the most perilous periods in our nation's history: 1860-1865. This was a period of transition for traveling exhibitions. The size of equipment and personnel had leveled off, performances were fixed, and the number of proprietors had reached a peak that would not be exceeded until the early 1870s. But still the show had to go on! Complete with notes, index, bibliography, and contemporaneous illustrations.
Annals Of The American Circus 1793 1829
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Author : Stuart Thayer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Annals Of The American Circus 1793 1829 written by Stuart Thayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Circus categories.
Annals Of The American Circus 1793 1860
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Author : Stuart Thayer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Annals Of The American Circus 1793 1860 written by Stuart Thayer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Circus categories.