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Standiford, Les.
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Bailey, James Anthony, 1847-1906.
Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891.
Ringling, John, 1866-1936.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.
Circus -- United States -- History.
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Standiford, Les.
Bailey, James Anthony, 1847-1906.
Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891.
Ringling, John, 1866-1936.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.
Circus -- United States -- History.
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Battle for the big top : P.T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the death-defying saga of the American circus / Les Standiford.
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Standiford, Les.
PublicAffairs, 2021.
Call #:
791
.30922
S785b
Subjects
Bailey, James Anthony, 1847-1906.
Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891.
Ringling, John, 1866-1936.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.
Circus -- United States -- History.
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9781541762282 (hc)
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x, 255 p., 16 unnumbered leaves of plates ; 24 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index.
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"Millions have sat under the 'big top,' watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus. Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings -- James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling -- all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus. New York Times bestselling author Les Standiford recreates a remarkable era when a community -- without regard for gender, creed, or nationality -- would be captivated by the spectacle created by three diversely talented individuals who transcended the ordinary. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business strategies, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers everywhere."--Publisher.
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