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Punch and Judy in 19th Century America: A History and Biographical Dictionary Ryan Howard
Punch and Judy in 19th Century America: A History and Biographical Dictionary
Ryan Howard
The hand-puppet play starring the characters Punch and Judy was introduced from England and became extremely popular in the US in the 1800s. This book contains the record of what the author has learned about almost 350 American Punch players. And it explores the significance of the 19th-century American show as a reflection of the attitudes and conditions of its time and place.
275 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 15, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786472703 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 284 |
| Dimensions | 178 × 254 × 14 mm · 499 g |