The Light Side of War in the Far East : Chunchuses Amusing the Russians. 1905.

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The Light Side of War in the Far East : Chunchuses Amusing the Russians.

  • The Light Side of War in the Far East : Chunchuses Amusing the Russians. 1905.

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For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Sphere, January 14th, 1905," showing a Drawing by Arthur Garratt from a Photograph by J. H. Hare, for "The Light Side of War in the Far East," showing "Chunchuses Amusing the Russians."

It is rather a remarkable thing that the Jugglers represented in this picture are now appearing at the Alhambra.  They are Chunchuses, and when the War broke out accompanied the Russians to manchuria to entertain the officers.  They were present at the battle of Liaoyang and retreated with the Russians to Mukden.  Kuropatkin gave them a pass to come West.  Disguised as Europeans they reached St. Petersburg, where the ambassador gave them proper passports.  They perform some extraordinary feats of legerdemain.

Condition is Very Good.