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  • Olympians of the Sawdust Circle
    William L. Slout
    The culmination of more than thirty years of research, Olympians of the Sawdust Circle is an attempt to identify every major and minor player in the American circus world of the nineteenth century. This A-Z guide lists: surname, given name, dates of birth and death (if known), type of entertainment (and function) with which the individual was associated, and the companies and d...
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    28,72 €

  • Broadway Below the Sidewalk
    William L. Slout
    The Broadway of the 1860s in New York City began at Bowling Green at the southern tip of Manhattan, and extended all the way to Tarrytown. During this period concert saloons entertained a sizeable portion of the Broadway night life. Variety entertainments were performed in converted theatres amid a barroom atmosphere, where patrons were attended by 'pretty waiter girls.' Taken ...
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    15,63 €

  • Ink from a Circus Press Agent
    Charles H. Day
    One of the most colorful breed of men in 19th-century circusdom was the press agent, whose duty was to act as 'an umpire between the show and the newspapers,' and promote his company’s greatness in order to generate public interest in advance of the performances. Charles H. Day, one of the leading 'puffers' of his time, was particularly active between 1872-87, but unlike many o...
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    16,40 €

  • Chilly Billy
    William L. Slout
    'Chilly Billy' was the nickname of circus mogul William Washington Cole, the chief rival of P. T. Barnum. Cole was born into a circus family in 1847, and beginning in 1870 and continuing through 1886, developed 'Cole’s Colossal Circus' into a money-making enterprise. He wisely invested his earnings in real estate, making himself a multimillionaire before finally closing down sh...
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    20,86 €

  • Amphitheatres and Circuses
    T. Allston Brown
    Originally serialized in the New York Clipper, T. Allston Brown’s history of circus and arena performances remains a foundation stone of all subsequent research into this field. Theatre and circus historian William L. Slout provides an introduction framing Brown’s narrative, plus a comprehensive index, and contemporaneous illustrations. 3 ...
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    16,53 €

  • Clowns and Cannons
    William L. Slout
    This is the story of the survival of American circuses throughout one of the most perilous periods in our nation’s history: 1860-1865. This was a period of transition for traveling exhibitions. The size of equipment and personnel had leveled off, performances were fixed, and the number of proprietors had reached a peak that would not be exceeded until the early 1870s. But still...
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    18,57 €

  • Grand Entre
    Stuart Thayer / William L. Slout
    Covering the years 1870-75, this history celebrates the introduction of P. T. Barnum into circus proprietorship, an episode that connected his name and legend with this American institution for all time. By the middle of this decade, Barnum had become the most recognized personality of the nineteenth century--and a showman who is still remembered today. Complete with index, bib...
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    17,69 €

  • A Royal Coupling
    William L. Slout
    James A. Bailey and P. T. Barnum first joined forces to produce a double show in 1881--a royal coupling--inaugurating the 'Golden Age' of the American circus. This book details some of the activity leading up to that notable landmark in amusement history, particularly during the decade of 1871-81. Complete with notes, bibliography, index, and contemporaneous illustrations. 3 ...
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    19,85 €

  • Popular Amusements in Horse & Buggy America
    William L. Slout
    Well-known theatre and circus historian William L. Slout here collects together 29 first-hand accounts of 19th- and early 20th-century popular amusements, including summer resorts, watering places, agricultural fairs, World’s Fairs, the circus, vaudeville, theatre, and amusement parks. Complete with index, introduction, and contemporaneous illustrations. 3 ...
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    18,86 €

  • Report Of The Acting Chief Of Ordnance (1907)
    Massachusetts Ordnance Department
    The ''Report Of The Acting Chief Of Ordnance (1907)'' is a historical document written by the Massachusetts Ordnance Department. It is a comprehensive report that provides an overview of the state of the department’s operations, including the production and distribution of arms and ammunition, as well as the maintenance of arsenals and other military facilities. The report also...
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    27,99 €

  • The Afterpiece To The Comedy Of Convocation
    Edward Josiah Stearns
    The Afterpiece to the Comedy of Convocation: In Two Scenes (1870) is a play written by Edward Josiah Stearns. The play is a continuation of a comedy called Convocation, which was also written by Stearns. The Afterpiece consists of two scenes and takes place in a church setting. The play explores the themes of religion, morality, and human nature. The characters in the play are ...
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    27,99 €

  • Let’s Get Married
    Lewis Beach
    Let’s Get Married is a farce-comedy play written by Lewis Beach and originally published in 1916. The play follows the story of a young couple, Jack and Betty, who are determined to get married despite the disapproval of their families. Jack’s father, a wealthy businessman, wants him to marry a wealthy heiress, while Betty’s mother believes that Jack is not good enough for her ...
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    28,04 €

  • Princess Flower Hat
    Mabel Osgood Wright
    Princess Flower Hat: A Comedy is a play written by Mabel Osgood Wright and published in 1910. The story follows the misadventures of a group of upper-class women who are eagerly preparing for a charity bazaar. The main character, Princess Flower Hat, is a wealthy and eccentric woman who insists on wearing a large, elaborate hat made of flowers. The other women are horrified by ...
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    34,32 €

  • Spirit Of Peers And People
    Richard H. Horne / Richard HHorne
    ''Spirit of Peers and People: A National Tragi-Comedy'' is a satirical play written by Richard H. Horne in 1834. The play is set in England during the early 19th century and revolves around the political and social issues of the time, including the struggles of the working class and the corruption of the aristocracy. The plot follows the story of a young man named Jack who is c...
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    27,99 €

  • The Actor
    Ford Thomas
    The Actor: Or A Peep Behind The Curtain is a novel written by Thomas Ford and originally published in 1846. The book is set in the world of theater and follows the life of a young actor named Charles Tyrrell. Charles is a talented and ambitious actor who dreams of becoming a great star on the stage. However, he soon discovers that the world of theater is not as glamorous as he ...
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    29,04 €

  • Panurge’s Sheep
    Henri Meilhac / Ludovic Halevy / Barrett Harper Clark
    Panurge’s Sheep: A Comedy In One Act (1915) is a play written by French playwright Henri Meilhac. The play revolves around the character Panurge, a shepherd who is known for his cunning and deception. Panurge is in love with a beautiful young woman named Rosalind, but she is already engaged to another man. In an attempt to win her over, Panurge comes up with a plan to steal a s...
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    25,13 €

  • The Village Comedy V2 (1878)
    Frances Cotton Collins / Mortimer Collins
    The Village Comedy V2 is a novel written by Mortimer Collins and published in 1878. It is the second volume of a two-part series that follows the lives of the residents of a small English village called Combe-in-Teignhead. The novel is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the social conventions and manners of the Victorian era.The story revolves around the romantic entanglement...
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    35,44 €

  • Aunt Rachel
    David Christie Murray
    Aunt Rachel: A Rustic Sentimental Comedy is a novel written by David Christie Murray and published in 1886. The story revolves around the character of Aunt Rachel, a wise and kind-hearted woman who lives in a small village in England. Despite her humble background, Aunt Rachel is highly respected and loved by everyone in the village for her wisdom and compassion.The novel follo...
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    30,11 €

  • Fra Diavolo Or The Beauty And The Brigands
    Henry James Byron
    Fra Diavolo Or The Beauty And The Brigands: A Burlesque Burletta is a comedic play written by Henry James Byron and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a group of bandits led by the notorious Fra Diavolo, who is known for his cunning and ruthless ways. When the bandits come across a beautiful young woman named Zerlina, they become enamored with her and ...
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    24,22 €

  • Banquet Of Palacios
    Charles Leonard Moore
    ''Banquet of Palacios: A Comedy'' is a play written by Charles Leonard Moore in 1889. The story follows the wealthy and extravagant Palacios family, who decide to host a grand banquet in their luxurious mansion. However, their plans are disrupted by unexpected guests and a series of comical mishaps. The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and a cast of colo...
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    29,02 €

  • Murder In Any Degree; One Hundred In The Dark; A Comedy For Wives; The Lie; Even Threes; A Man Of No Imagination; Larry Moore (1913)
    Owen Johnson
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    35,38 €

  • Big Screen Comedies of Mel Brooks
    Robert Alan Alan Crick
    Mel Brooks is often regarded as one of Hollywood's funniest men, thanks to such highly successful films as The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein. His films do have a tendency to turn out much like the jokes that comprise them--hit-or-miss, one minute shoot-the-moon brilliant and the next minute well short of laughs. This work provides a thorough synopsis a...
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    51,47 €

  • Comedy of Dave Chappelle
    K A Wisniewski
    Perhaps best known for his highly acclaimed, short-lived Comedy Central program Chappelle’s Show, Dave Chappelle is widely regarded as one of today’s most culturally significant comedians. Through the sketch comedy show and his stand-up act, Chappelle has offered truly memorable commentary on racial and ethnic tensions in American society. This book assembles 13 essays that exa...
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    28,08 €

  • Balloon Sculpting
    Bruce Fife
    Rubber rabbits, bubbly bees, balloon dogs, camels, and frogs. These are just a few of the colorful, rubbery animals that can be created out of simple balloons. Used by clowns and magicians to delight and entertain audiences, the art of balloon sculpting is now available to all. In this delightful book clown balloonologist, Dr. Drop, shares his secrets for making dozens of popul...
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    12,17 €

  • Comedy Italian Style
    Rémi Fournier Lanzoni
    This book explores the work of Dino Risi with The Easy Life (1962), The Monsters (1963), The New Monsters (1977), and Scent of a Woman (1974), Mario Monicelli with Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958), The Great War (1959), and Amici miei (1975), also Pietro Germi with Divorce Italian Style (1961), as well as filmmakers as disparate as Federico Fellini with Amarcord (1973), Ettore...
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    54,80 €

  • Car 54 Where Are You?
    Jr. Martin Grams / JrMartin Grams
    CAR 54, Where Are You? is considered one of the best television comedies ever produced. From 1961 to 1963, Officers Toody and Muldoon were among the most unlikely patrol-car partners ever seen on a police force. Toody was short, stocky, and just a it nosy, a marked contrast to the tall, quiet Muldoon. Although they were assigned to New York’s fictional 53rd precinct -- a run do...
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    24,97 €

  • The Passer-By
    Francois Coppee / Luigi
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    15,38 €

  • The Litigants
    Jean Baptiste Racine / MR Ozell
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    15,38 €

  • L’Amico Fritz, Friend Fritz
    Pietro Mascagni / P. Suardon / PSuardon / Willard G. Day / Willard GDay
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    13,94 €

  • The Legacy of the Wisecrack
    Eddie Tafoya
    Despite the claim of many a Borscht Belt comic that he is a practitioner of 'the world’s second-oldest professsion,' stand-up comedy is a young and distinctly American literary form. It was not until the last decades of the nineteenth century when, enabled by unprecedented prosperity and the right to free expression, that monologists began appearing in American vaudeville halls...
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    32,82 €


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