02336cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500560017324600600022926400510028930000470034033600260038733700260041333800360043950000310047550801840050652012330069053400450192365300110196885600430197936219UtSlPG20260610133827.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01017002  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aCoup, W. C.q(William Cameron),d1836-189510aSawdust & Spangles: Stories & Secrets of the Circus1 aSawdust and Spangles: Stories and Secrets of the Circus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-25  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCircus40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36219