This newly published e-Book edition of THE BOOK OF THE FAIR, 1700–1825 details the rich history of 18th and early 19th Century English fairs, and provides a fascinating glimpse into an earlier era.

Profusely illustrated with original artwork of the people and artifacts of the early fairs, this book also contains detailed illustrations of merchants' stalls, theatrical booths and costumes, and even merry-go-rounds and swings. Food and drink, street vendors, games, amusements, musicians and their instruments and diversions, legal and otherwise, are explained with contemporary descriptions and humorous anecdotes, providing a living picture of the fun and frolics of the Old English Fairs.

• eBook (PDF Format), 235 Pages

• Landscape format, optimized for laptop and notebook computers

• 160 Illustrations, several in Full Color

• Publication Date: September 1, 2010

• Publisher: The Bartholomew Press

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