Fall of the Big Top: The Vanishing American Circus by Hammarstrom, David Lewis

Fall of the Big Top: The Vanishing American Circus

Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze...
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Author: David Lewis Hammarstrom
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Language: English
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Fall of the Big Top: The Vanishing American Circus by Hammarstrom, David Lewis

Fall of the Big Top: The Vanishing American Circus

$113.05

Fall of the Big Top: The Vanishing American Circus

$113.05
Author: David Lewis Hammarstrom
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight--has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls "circus ballet." Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.

Author: David Lewis Hammarstrom
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 11/23/2022
Pages: 239
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.92h x 6.85w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9781476691350
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
Entertainment journalist and critic David Lewis Hammarstrom has written articles for The Christian Science Monitor, American Skating World and Variety. He lives in California.

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