The autobiography of Fred Branda the
famous equestrian director of the World's largest Circus; the Barnum
and Bailey, Ringling Brothers Greatest Show On Earth.
Through the author's life weave the
Circus Greats: Lillian Leitzel, Arthur Concello, Alfred Court, Clyde
Beatty, Emmett Kelly, Mabel Stark, May Wirth, etc, and the myriad of
tumblers, acrobats, clowns, equestrians, freaks, balancers, etc. And
how the circus folk live and travel in the wonderful world of the
circus under canvas.
Condition: Very Good in Fair dustjacket. Book is tight and
complete with some minor yellowing of the edges. The dustjacket is
worn with some tears and some small chunks missing, including the
flap on the front cover. (Click on photograph above to see the
version being sold). |
