Sawdust Sisterhood: How Circus Empowered Women

Women have had a significant presence in the circus since Patty Jones first performed in 1768 with her husband Philip Astley on the banks of the Thames. Drawing upon historical news reports and contemporary interviews, Sawdust Sisterhood explores and celebrates the intriguing lives of female performers across two centuries of circus history.

• | By (Author): Steve Ward (Author)
• | Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jul 21, 2016
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 192 pages
• | Language: NULL
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1781555303
• | ISBN-13: 9781781555309