From traveling show to vaudeville
Subtitle: theatrical spectacle in america, 1830-1910
Contributors: Lewis, Robert M., 1946-
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780801887482
Subjects: Performing arts -- United States -- History -- 19th century.; Performing arts -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-376) and index.
Table of contents: title: The dime museum; title: Minstrelsy; title: The circus; title: Melodrama; title: "Leg show" burlesque extravaganzas; title: The Wild West show; title: Summer amusement parks; title: Vaudeville.