We live in a society that places an increasing value in ethnic diversity and cultural identity. However, the contribution that performers from a variety of ethnic backgrounds made to the development of the circus in the nineteenth century is very often overlooked and largely forgotten. Pablo Fanque and Miss La La may be notable names of the period but there were many others besides. Using contemporary records and images, this book explores the wealth and depth of talented black and other ethnic performers, and the contribution they made to the success of the nineteenth century circus. These are iconic figures who should be drawn in from the margins of history and given the recognition they deserve.
By:
Steve Ward Edited by:
Helen Gould, Thom Wall Imprint: Modern Vaudeville Press Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 467g ISBN:9781733971270 ISBN 10: 1733971270 Pages: 318 Publication Date:22 February 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
