The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs

In «The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs,» Thomas Frost presents a captivating exploration of the vibrant world of 19th-century entertainment, focusing primarily on the lives of the showmen who brought to life the bustling fairs of London. Employing a rich narrative style interwoven with historical detail, Frost transports readers to a bygone era, adorned with vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts that illuminate the culture of spectacle. The book serves as an essential document for understanding the social context of Victorian England, where these fairs were not merely entertainment, but... Sonra