1903. On the Road With a Circus. By W.C. Thompson. Self-published. United States: W.C. Thompson. FIRST EDITION!  259 p., 7.5 x 5.5", 12mo. 

In fair condition. Cloth boards exhibit light soiling with rubbing, in addition to bumped corners. Front board deco art dulled but still attractive. Spine with rubbing and slight fraying to head and tail. Ex-library locator code found on spine, with ex-library book plates on front paste-down and rear end page. Front end-page with library markings in ink. Toned text-block with finger soiling, slight tea dampness staining, and some dog-ear tears. With cocked and shaken binding. Repair made with binders tape (p.192-193), still attractive. Please see photos. 

A 1st edition published in the early 20th century, On the Road With a Circus by William Carter Thompson is a narrative account of the life and operations within an American circus. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate details that bring a circus to life,  including behind-the-scenes activities, and the people involved and challenges faced throughout the performance season. Through this lens, On the Road with a Circus highlights not only the spectacle of the performances but also the camaraderie and struggles of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Thompson not only draws attention to the hidden elements of planning that go into putting on a show, but also the high level of organization required to transport animals and equipment, the teamwork involved in setting up and tearing down tents, and the fabric of relationships and codes that define this unique world.

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