Description |
xxii, 256 p. : ill., maps. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-244) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- The idea for a circus, 1848-1881 -- Hall shows and an overland circus, 1882-1884 -- Establishing a reputation, 1885-1889 -- Taking to the rails and growing, 1890-1894 -- A giant emerges, 1895-1899 -- Facing a new century, 1900-1901 -- Making money and pleasing people, 1902-1903 -- Keeping the lead, 1904-1905 -- Becoming even larger, 1906-1907 -- Managing two big shows, 1908-1909 -- Doing the impossible, 1910-1911 -- Tax woes, 1912-1914 -- The effects of war, 1915-1918 -- Epilogue, after Ringlingville. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
Subject |
Ringling Brothers -- History.
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Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows -- History.
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Circus performers -- United States -- Biography.
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Circus -- United States.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
0870203541 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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087020355X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780870203558 |
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9780870205491 (electronic bk.) |
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