Women of the American Circus, 1880-1940

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&, Entertainment, Performing Arts, History, Americas, United States
Cover of the book Women of the American Circus, 1880-1940 by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene ISBN: 9781476600796
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: October 16, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
ISBN: 9781476600796
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: October 16, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English

During the years 1880 to 1940, the glory days of the American circus, a third to a half of the cast members were women—a large group of very visible American workers whose story needs telling. This book, using sources such as diaries, autobiographies, newspaper accounts, films, posters, and route books, first considers the popular media’s presentation of these performers as unnatural and scandalous—as well as romantic and thrilling. Next are the stories told by circus women, which contradict and complicate other versions of their lives. Across America in those years an array of acts featured women, such as tableaux, freak shows, girlie shows, tiger acts, and aerial performances, all involving special skills and all detailed here. The book offers a unique and fascinating view of not just the circus but of what it meant to be an American woman at work.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

During the years 1880 to 1940, the glory days of the American circus, a third to a half of the cast members were women—a large group of very visible American workers whose story needs telling. This book, using sources such as diaries, autobiographies, newspaper accounts, films, posters, and route books, first considers the popular media’s presentation of these performers as unnatural and scandalous—as well as romantic and thrilling. Next are the stories told by circus women, which contradict and complicate other versions of their lives. Across America in those years an array of acts featured women, such as tableaux, freak shows, girlie shows, tiger acts, and aerial performances, all involving special skills and all detailed here. The book offers a unique and fascinating view of not just the circus but of what it meant to be an American woman at work.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book "When Brothers Dwell in Unity" by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book The Definitive Andy Griffith Show Reference by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book The Sephardic Jews of Spain and Portugal by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Amy Tan by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Too Many Men on the Ice by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Jeffrey Hunter by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Environments in Science Fiction by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book The Upper Room and Tomb of David by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book The 1966 Green Bay Packers by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book The Last Time I Dreamed About the War by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Who Travels with the Doctor? by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Meyer London by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Saturday Night Live and the 1976 Presidential Election by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Screening Text by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
Cover of the book Beyond Sustainability by Katherine H. Adams, Michael L. Keene
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy