{"product_id":"perils-of-the-victorian-stage-alan-stockwell-9780956501387","title":"Perils of the Victorian Stage: The Hazardous World of Victorian Entertainment","description":"In Victorian times the performing space, be it stage, music hall platform, or circus ring could be as dangerous as mine, mill or factory. Behind the spectacle and splendour lurked disaster, destitution and death. Falling scenery, open trapdoors, collapsing rostrums, explosions and fire were everyday hazards as was the excessive use of guns, swords and knives. Surprisingly, female dancers were major sufferers as their flimsy costumes were prone to catching fire - 160 such cases with some 40+ fatalities.  Circus acts were hugely popular especially when performed by young children, while high-wire walkers like Blondin the 'Hero of Niagara' inspired lesser artistes to attempt stunts beyond their capabilities. Mid-century, L駮tard invented the flying trapeze and from that moment artistes risked their lives to outdo whatever had gone before. This book is a miscellany of life-threatening dangers and fatal accidents during performance to acrobats, magicians, variety acts etc, as well as singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, and a plethora of actors and actresses. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Stockwell, Brenda Stockwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0956501389\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780956501387\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vesper Hawk Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Alan Stockwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44069891801343,"sku":"9780956501387","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c253b8a7-a9e6-4f13-83b7-48c34a5227be.jpg?v=1685427115","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/perils-of-the-victorian-stage-alan-stockwell-9780956501387","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}