02458oam 2200577Ia 450 991079149350332120231023203828.01-282-65721-697866126572141-55490-668-7(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)99256000000001632320020426h20022002 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierSeeing is believing America's sideshows /A.W. Stencell[Toronto] :ECW Press,2002.©20021 online resource (259 pages) illustrationsIncludes 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 StatesHistorySideshowsHistory.791.350973Stencell A. W.1946-1567534MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910791493503321Seeing is believing3838987UNINA