Project Gutenberg 2014-05-05 Public domain in the USA. 619 Le Roux, Hugues 1860 1925 Roux, Hugues le Garnier, Jules 1847 1889 Garnier, Jules Arsène Garnier, Jules Arsene Morton, A. P. 05029173 Acrobats and Mountebanks Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Acrobats and Mountebanks" by Hugues Le Roux and Jules Garnier is a detailed monograph written in the late 19th century. This work dives into the world of acrobats and mountebanks, shedding light on their lives, customs, and the intricacies of their profession within the context of travelling shows and fairs. It aims to educate the reader about the often misunderstood yet colorful life of these artists who bring wonder and amusement to audiences worldwide. The opening of the book establishes the context for the exploration of the historically rich and vibrant world of the acrobat and mountebank. It highlights the ignorance of the general public regarding the intricate details of their lives, citing the hesitation of these artists to share their stories. The text then introduces the term "banquiste", detailing the origins and socio-cultural significance of these performers, who are described as a diverse and free-spirited tribe. Furthermore, the narrative promises to reveal the organization of this community and settings like fairs where they perform, setting the stage for a more profound exploration of their lives and the artistry involved in their craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45587/45587-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fairs Acrobatics Acrobats GV Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring Category: History - Other Category: Art 458274 2025-06-18T12:59:31.818146 text/html 422145 2024-10-24T07:08:16 text/html 17391560 2025-06-18T12:59:44.695155 application/epub+zip 17401386 2025-06-18T12:59:35.431162 application/epub+zip 226179 2025-06-18T12:59:33.401139 application/epub+zip 17528778 2025-06-18T12:59:51.154532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17495572 2025-06-18T12:59:42.825078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349314 2022-09-20T18:48:33.344386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357752 2025-06-18T12:59:29.496212 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 357722 2014-05-05T08:03:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17851 2025-06-18T12:59:51.373516 application/rdf+xml 22784 2025-06-18T12:59:33.557124 image/jpeg 3129 2025-06-18T12:59:33.480124 image/jpeg 18562376 2025-06-18T12:59:32.593153 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia