On the Road With a Circus (Illustrated Edition)
On the Road With a Circus (Illustrated Edition)
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First published in 1905 this book by William Carter Thomson offers the reader an insight into the workings of an American travelling circus at the beginning of the 20th century. He gives an account of the daily routine of the troupe whilst on tour and during the winter 'off season', explains the jargon peculiar to circus life, describes methods of transporation, including that of the performing animals, and offers many amusing anecdotes connected with the circus world and its history. A sample…
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  • Metai: 2020
  • Puslapiai: 136
  • ISBN-10: 1847023606
  • ISBN-13: 9781847023605
  • Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 0.7 cm, minkšti viršeliai
  • Kalba: Anglų

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First published in 1905 this book by William Carter Thomson offers the reader an insight into the workings of an American travelling circus at the beginning of the 20th century. He gives an account of the daily routine of the troupe whilst on tour and during the winter 'off season', explains the jargon peculiar to circus life, describes methods of transporation, including that of the performing animals, and offers many amusing anecdotes connected with the circus world and its history. A sample itinerary shows that on a tour from April-November the circus will travel just over 11,500 miles, visiting 167 towns spread across 26 states and provinces, travelling by both rail and ferry. This edition is illustrated with 19 black and white photographs integrated with the text.

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  • Autorius: W. C. Thompson
  • Leidėjas:
  • Metai: 2020
  • Puslapiai: 136
  • ISBN-10: 1847023606
  • ISBN-13: 9781847023605
  • Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 0.7 cm, minkšti viršeliai
  • Kalba: Anglų

First published in 1905 this book by William Carter Thomson offers the reader an insight into the workings of an American travelling circus at the beginning of the 20th century. He gives an account of the daily routine of the troupe whilst on tour and during the winter 'off season', explains the jargon peculiar to circus life, describes methods of transporation, including that of the performing animals, and offers many amusing anecdotes connected with the circus world and its history. A sample itinerary shows that on a tour from April-November the circus will travel just over 11,500 miles, visiting 167 towns spread across 26 states and provinces, travelling by both rail and ferry. This edition is illustrated with 19 black and white photographs integrated with the text.

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