This is a picture-text book
illustrating the history of the circus from ancient times to the
present (1976). There is a section on: Origins of the Circus;
Astley's Amphitheatre; Barnum and Ballyhoo; The Parade Goes By; Acts
and Accidents; Clowns; The Cult of the Circus. In the appendices
there is a section on circus slang, music, films and plays,
bibliography and index. A wonderful big book for the person who
cannot wait until the "circus comes to town".
200 monochrome illustrations, plus 60
colour plates.
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Tear to top of front
cover and wear at top of spine. No
inscriptions. Click on image above for
larger photo showing condition.
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