02533nam 2200601Ia 450 991081804530332120200520144314.01-282-65721-697866126572141-55490-668-7(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|---|||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierSeeing is believing America's sideshows /A.W. Stencell1st ed.[Toronto] ECW Pressc20021 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 StatesHistoryRecreationUnited StatesHistorySideshowsHistory.RecreationHistory.791.350973Stencell A. W1754844MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910818045303321Seeing is believing4191356UNINA