02516nam 2200601Ia 450 991045864300332120200520144314.01-282-65721-697866126572141-55490-668-7(CKB)2560000000016323(EBL)584374(OCoLC)665817647(SSID)ssj0000427906(PQKBManifestationID)11277345(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000427906(PQKBWorkID)10406086(PQKB)10494791(MiAaPQ)EBC3028515(CEL)439091(CaBNVSL)slc00227135(Au-PeEL)EBL3028515(CaPaEBR)ebr10412441(OCoLC)923774984(EXLCZ)99256000000001632320020426d2002 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrSeeing is believing[electronic resource] America's sideshows /A.W. Stencell[Toronto] ECW Pressc20021 online resource (285 p.)Includes index.1-55022-529-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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.SideshowsUnited StatesHistoryRecreationUnited StatesHistoryElectronic books.SideshowsHistory.RecreationHistory.791.350973Stencell A. W992426MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910458643003321Seeing is believing2272447UNINA