Tacoma hides in the shadows of Seattle; but what hides in the shadows of Tacoma? The citys paranormal history is riddled with Native American culture; spiritualists; mysterious deaths; tragedy; and curses that dwell in the dark. Much of Tacoma is built directly on top of sacred lands; and many natives to the area can attest that the city is haunted by its past. Desecration of graves can leave troubling results. Hexed citizens can perish. An untimely death can leave behind a soul. These unfortunate circumstances bring forth tales of the strange and unexplainable. Are we alone in Tacoma or accompanied by ghosts of the past?
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is one of THE most important books youll ever ...By James TaylorThis is one of THE most important books youll ever read on the novelty variety business history. Ive been researching the biz for decades; and this is still in my Top 5 recommendations to anyone who wants to know; well; almost anything about the show business history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent referenceBy ERThis book brings together many primary sources related to the early history of show business in the United States. Excellent essays by the editor provide overview and integration.13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. the heyday of vaudevilleBy W BoudvilleLewis recreates the heyday of vaudeville in the US; from 1830 to 1910. Before mass electronic communication like radio or TV; vaudeville was one of the unifying phenomena of the young country. In the small towns; or even the large cities; there was very little to do; recreationally. So any live travelling show was often the only game in town; when it arrived.In this lengthy account; Lewis shows the many famous acts that traversed the nation. Now mostly only surviving as faded playbills and written accounts.Why the cutoff date of 1910? It was chosen as a simple demarcation. After this date; the silent movies; and then radio and the talkies and finally TV; came on the scene. The mass electronica that would overwhelm vaudeville; and push its survivors into the fringes.
