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The wonders : the extraordinary performers who transformed the Victorian age / John Woolf.
A radical new history that rediscovers the remarkable freak performers whose talents and charisma helped define an era.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781643132204
- ISBN: 1643132202
- Physical Description: 376 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 24 cm
- Edition: First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Pegasus Books, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-364) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Curtain up: Buckingham Palace, 23 Mach 1844 -- Introduction -- Act one: Dress rehearsals. Jeffrey Hudson -- Józef Boruwłaski -- Daniel Lambert -- George Sanger -- Act two: Show time. Chang and Eng -- Science and Siam -- Their own men -- Joice Heth -- Stardom of sorts -- The American Museum -- Act three: Double act. Bridgeport baby -- Conquering America -- Man in miniature -- Queen Victoria's pet -- Triumph and tragedy -- Finding Charles -- Act four: The climax. Maximo and Bartola -- Darwin on display -- Circus sideshow -- Peeping at Pastrana -- Anna and Martin -- Wonder of the world -- The final act -- Encore. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 791.350922 W913w 2019 (Text) | 33126014307148 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 791.350922 W913w 2019 (Text) | 33126014307130 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |