Savages and Beasts
Author | : Nigel Rothfels |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 283 |
Release | : 2002-10-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780801869105 |
ISBN-13 | : 0801869102 |
Rating | : 4/5 (102 Downloads) |
Download or read book Savages and Beasts written by Nigel Rothfels and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002-10-08 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By the late nineteenth century, Hagenbeck had emerged as the world's undisputed leader in the capture and transport of exotic animals. His business included procuring and exhibiting indigenous peoples in highly profitable spectacles throughout Europe and training exotic animals - humanely, Hagenbeck advertised - for circuses around the world.