Two Hundred Years of the American Circus Tom Ogden Hardcover Former Library Book

Condition

This is a former library book with typical library markings and wear, including blacked-out ownership markings, adhesive residue from removed library labels, and a partial date-due slip inside the cover. The dust jacket has been covered by the library and shows light shelf and edge wear. The binding is secure, and the pages are clean, complete, and fully readable with no missing pages. Please review all photos for the exact condition.

Description

Step under the Big Top with Two Hundred Years of the American Circus: From Aba-Daba to the Zoppe-Zavatta Troupe by Tom Ogden. This comprehensive hardcover reference celebrates two centuries of American circus history, profiling legendary performers, famous circuses, daring acts, animal trainers, clowns, aerialists, sideshows, and unforgettable moments under the circus tent.

Featuring over 100 black-and-white photographs and extensively cross-referenced entries, this fascinating encyclopedia is an excellent resource for circus enthusiasts, collectors, historians, and anyone interested in American entertainment history.

Details:

* Title: Two Hundred Years of the American Circus: From Aba-Daba to the Zoppe-Zavatta Troupe

* Author: Tom Ogden

* Foreword by Albert F. House

* Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

* Publisher: Facts On File

* Illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs

* Former library copy

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