Sawdust & Spangles: Stories & Secrets of the Circus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Coup, W. C. (William Cameron), 1836-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Sawdust and Spangles: Stories and Secrets of the Circus

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sawdust & Spangles: Stories & Secrets of the Circus" by W. C. Coup is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a prominent showman in the circus world, reflecting on the vibrant yet challenging nature of circus life during its heyday. Coup shares stories of his adventures, the fascinating personalities he encountered, and the animals he worked with, providing readers with insights into the inner workings of the circus. The opening of the narrative introduces Coup's boyhood experiences that led him to join the circus at a young age, when he was enchanted by the thrill and travel associated with this extraordinary vocation. He recounts humorous and thrilling anecdotes, such as a close encounter with an elephant and the rough and tumble of circus life. The descriptions of the characters around him, including fellow showmen and the lively audience, paint a vivid picture of the social and cultural dynamics of the era. Keen on sharing the realities of circus life, Coup's recollections blend humor, excitement, and occasional peril, drawing readers into the unique world of early American circuses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-25