Inside the Circus : P. T. Barnum and Freak Shows

By: Rasmussen, Dana

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The circus is a source of wonderment, fear, beauty, and magic. Long before the days of television, DVDS, and video games, the circus provided people of all ages with the entertainment they craved. The "Inside the Circus" series takes a look into P.T. Barnum and how his vision created what is known as "the greatest show on earth" in addition to all the attractions that make the circus what it is. In this edition, read all about the early days of freak shows and human zoos and how these displays of degradation were huge draws throughout the years. Information is included on the first Siamese twins Chang and Eng Bunker, the "missing link" Ota Benga, the dog-faced man, the lobster boy, and many others. Take a look inside to read about your favorite freaks. Look for more editions of "Inside the Circus" to read all about the phenomenon that tantalizes audiences across the globe. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241002290
• ISBN13: 9781241002299
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: BiblioBazaar
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"