- Paperback: 103 pages
- Publisher: Intl Dance Discovery; 1st American ed edition (1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0962399817
- ISBN-13: 978-0962399817
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.2 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,088,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well researched,
By A Customer
This review is from: Looking for Little Egypt (Paperback)
This book covers a highly specialised subject: what happened at the world fair when belly dancers from North Africa and the Middle East were seen for the first time in America, as part of the national attractions. The book is meticulously researched and goes far deeper than anything I've read, uncovering a lot of myths and prejudices. There are plenty of photos, many of which are not widely known. So belly dancers (like myself) with an interest in the history of their dance form will find not only thought provoking information about the clashes between Eastern and Western cultures and expectations, but also historical costuming ideas. However, this is a highly specialised book, looking at only a tiny aspect of the history of belly dance. I recommend it to serious researchers of dance or social history rather than to those who are looking for a more general introduction to the history of belly dance.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
well researched,
By Nicky (west yorkshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Looking for Little Egypt (Paperback)
an excellently researched book... I wish everything I read was to this standard! It made me think about how legends grow up around things and the nature of 'truth'. As the previous excellent review states, its not a general introduction to the history of bellydance, but a meticulous snapshot of a particular era (chicago worlds fair).
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4.6 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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Great research and history tool,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Looking for Little Egypt (Paperback)
This book is fascinating reading for anyone interested in the history of middle eastern dance in the US, as well as the history of the Columbian Exposition of 1893. It is amply illustrated with period photographs and samples of publications of the time, as well as immediately afterwards. It explores the myth of Little Egypt, and the hows and whys the name became such a legend. A fantastic read.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Fascinating Journey Back in Time,
By Wendy A. B. Whipple - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Looking for Little Egypt (Paperback)
This is a very well-written history of the Columbian Exhibition and the Little Egypt legends that abounded after the 1893 Fair. A fascinating read; highly recommended.Looking for Little Egypt is well-researched, a fascinating history, that is eloquently written. It was not as much about belly dance as I expected; it is exactly what the title says: looking for the legendary Little Egypt. It is a fascinating, murky, brief, and obscured history of a dancer whose existence is more legend than truth. Carlton sought to discover just who was Little Egypt. She was able to dispel a few myths (Twain did not suffer a coronary after seeing her dance), but was left with no solid answers about who that dancer was in the end. If you enjoy Middle Eastern dance or like a good history/mystery, this book is absolutely for you! 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A fascinating read!,
By Maya Hallmark - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Looking for Little Egypt (Paperback)
This book is a well organized and well written account of the beginnings of "belly dance" in the USA. More than that, it's a detailed account of the famous "Chicago World's Fair," and much to my surprise I found that as intriguing as the Little Egypt Story. Buy it, you'll be riveted!
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