The Circus Age

The Circus Age
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Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages : 364
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ISBN-10 : 0807853992
ISBN-13 : 9780807853993
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Book Synopsis The Circus Age by : Janet M. Davis

Download or read book The Circus Age written by Janet M. Davis and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davis examines the history and cultural significance of circuses and Wild West shows in turn-of-the-century America.


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