Acrobats and Mountebanks (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hugues Le Roux

9780267840656: Acrobats and Mountebanks (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267840659 ISBN 13: 9780267840656

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Step inside the world of acrobats and mountebanks with a detailed, fact-driven account.

This edition unfolds the history, culture, and daily life of traveling performers, from training methods to the organization behind show finales and the people who shape the stage.

This book presents a careful, documentary look at a mysterious, vibrant underworld. It covers how shows are organized, the roles of trainers and managers, and the ways photographers and writers captured these unusual lives. Rich anecdotes—from lion tamers to famous incidents—offer a vivid, respectful portrait without turning spectacle into fiction.

A clear history of the danguste and its social world across fairgrounds and circuses.
Insights into training, performance, and the dangers that shape these acts.
Accounts of key figures, famous accidents, and the people who document them.
Photographic process and the role of illustration in shaping public understanding.

Ideal for readers who want a grounded look at the real lives behind stage wonders and the culture that surrounds historic circuses and fairs.

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