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Housing and Social Transition in Japan (Housing and Society Series)

[audiobook] Housing and Social Transition in Japan (Housing and Society Series) by From Routledge in Arts-Photography

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A fascinating look into the history of the American sideshow and its performers. Learn whats real; whats fake; and whats just downright bizarre. Youve probably heard of Tom Thumb. The Elephant Man. Perhaps even Chang and Eng; the original Siamese twins. But what about Eli Bowen; the legless acrobat? Or Prince Randian; the human torso? These were just a few of the many stars that shone during the heyday of the American sideshow; from 1840 to 1950. American Sideshow chronicles the lives of truly amazing performers; examining these brave and extraordinary curiosities not just as sideshow performers but as people; delving into the lives they led and the ways they were able to triumph over and even benefit from their abnormalities. American Sideshow discusses the rise and fall of the original sideshows and their subsequent replacement by todays self-made freaks. With the progress of modern medicine; technological advancements; and the wonderful world of body modification; abnormalities are being overcome; treated and even prevented: Siamese twins can now be separated; and in addition to this; tongues can be forked; horns surgically implanted; and earlobes removed. There are also; of course; modern-day giants; fire eaters; sword swallowers; glass eaters; human blockheads; and oh; so much more. These fascinating personalities are celebrated through intimate biographies paired with stunning photographs. Approximately two hundred performers from the past one hundred and sixty years are featured; giving readers a comprehensive and sometimes astonishing look into the history of the American sideshow


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Place to Grow UpBy Karen GaryA very interesting history of the area that was my playground growing up ... great place to grow up ... great neighbors ... everyone looked out for each other; well kept yards ... SUPER!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Walt KaplinOUTSTANDING2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Images of America-Tacomas Proctor DistrictBy Paul SahlinAs one who grew up just a block from No 26th Proctor Sts I highly recommend this wonderful historical review of this neighborhood shopping district during the 20th century. The pictures tell it like it was and they cover almost everything of any importance that went on there.

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