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The roots of today's amusement parks date back to the 1500s, when so-called pleasure gardens began opening on the outskirts of major European cities. In addition to primitive rides, these ...

Subjects: History — Regional and National History

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Amusement Parks
in Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World Length: 1295 words
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in The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America Length: 867 words
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