Seeing is believing : America's sideshows / A.W. Stencell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stencell, A. W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sideshows--United States--History.

Sideshows.

Recreation--United States--History.

Recreation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Toronto] : ECW Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From striptease midgets, human pin cushions, and monkeys in miniature race cars to trained fleas and people with double bodies, three legs, and enormous feet, this chronicle of twisted midway attractions and the showmen who have presented them covers it all. The history of the circus side show and its companion, the carnival, is celebrated in words and rare, eye-popping images, making this a must for all collectors and enthusiasts. Interviews with many of the big players on the carnival circuit are included.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Lookee Here!

Chapter 2 A Rich Midway Stew

Chapter 3 Where Do You Buy a Poly-Moo-Zuke?

Chapter 4 Hoochie-Coochie Dancing Bears

Chapter 5 What Do You Expect for a Dime?

Chapter 6 Hear Them Moan! See Them Suffer!

Chapter 7 Thrills, Chills, and Doctors' Bills

Chapter 8 Working for Bananas.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-65721-6

9786612657214

1-55490-668-7

OCLC:

665817647