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100	1		_aSaltarino, Signor, _d1863-1941
245	1	0	_aAbnormitäten
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-01-03
508			_aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
520			_a"Abnormitäten" by Signor Saltarino is a collection of accounts and observations written in the late 19th century. The work compiles various stories and descriptions of individuals with physical deformities or unusual physical traits, exploring their lives, performances, and the public's fascination with them. Central to the book are tales of performers known as "freaks" in the circus and variety show circuits, including characters like "Johnson's two-headed baby" and "Madame Taylor," among others. The opening of the book provides a detailed introduction to the concept of "abnormities" and the social curiosity that surrounds them. It describes the historical context and evolution of how such individuals have been perceived—from mere curiosities to subjects of medical interest and public sympathy. The narrative begins with specific cases, such as a two-headed baby presented in Chicago and the stories of performers like Madame Taylor, who defied societal expectations despite their conditions. This initial section sets the stage for a broader examination of the lives and experiences of those considered different by societal norms, offering insights into both their challenges and their triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAbnormalities, Human
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64204
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