Description
Discover a captivating journey through the Victorian era with 'The Wonders - Unbridged Audio Book on CD'. This remarkable audio book transports you to a time when extraordinary freak performers captured the imaginations of society. From General Tom Thumb's memorable bow to Queen Victoria to the compelling stories of dwarfs, giants, and bearded ladies, this audio experience unveils their hidden histories. Authored by Dr. John Woolf, this unabridged audio book shares breathtaking tales of humanity's quirks and resilience, often overshadowed by the spectacle of performance. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those fascinated by marginalized narratives, 'The Wonders' invites listeners to explore the stories behind the extraordinary—where disability and uniqueness became avenues to fame. The audio book is new and presented in standard CD format. With ISBN 9780655651437, it is a perfect addition to any collection. Enjoy free shipping from our Auckland warehouse, with no unexpected import charges or taxes. Allow up to 15 days for delivery. Rewrite history with 'The Wonders' and immerse yourself in the extraordinary lives that defined an age.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655651437
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
The Wonders is a radical new history of the Victorian age: meet the forgotten and extraordinary freak performers whose talents and disabilities helped define an era.
On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, entered the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace and bowed low to Queen Victoria. The age of the freak was born.
Bewitching all levels of society, it was a world of astonishing spectacle – of dwarfs, giants, bearded ladies, Siamese twins and swaggering showmen.
But the real stories – human dramas that so often eclipsed the fantasy presented on the stage – of the performing men, women and children have been forgotten or marginalised in the histories of the very people who exploited them.
In this richly evocative account, Dr John Woolf uses a wealth of recently discovered material to bring to life the sometimes tragic, sometimes triumphant, always extraordinary stories of people who used their (dis)abilities and difference to become some of the first international celebrities. And through their lives we discover afresh some of the great transformations of the age, including the impact of exploitation and our fascination with 'otherness'.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655651437
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
The Wonders is a radical new history of the Victorian age: meet the forgotten and extraordinary freak performers whose talents and disabilities helped define an era.
On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, entered the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace and bowed low to Queen Victoria. The age of the freak was born.
Bewitching all levels of society, it was a world of astonishing spectacle – of dwarfs, giants, bearded ladies, Siamese twins and swaggering showmen.
But the real stories – human dramas that so often eclipsed the fantasy presented on the stage – of the performing men, women and children have been forgotten or marginalised in the histories of the very people who exploited them.
In this richly evocative account, Dr John Woolf uses a wealth of recently discovered material to bring to life the sometimes tragic, sometimes triumphant, always extraordinary stories of people who used their (dis)abilities and difference to become some of the first international celebrities. And through their lives we discover afresh some of the great transformations of the age, including the impact of exploitation and our fascination with 'otherness'.