Frost, Thomas 1821-1908 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities" by Thomas Frost is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the circus culture, including the origins of the circus in England, notable performers, and the evolution of circus entertainment through the years. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in the history of performance arts and the unique lives of circus entertainers. The opening of "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities" introduces readers to the nostalgic charm of circuses, recounting the vivid memories that many have associated with their first experiences at such events. Frost reminisces about the excitement and allure of performances, detailing early acts and the performers who captivated audiences, such as rope-dancers and equestrian acts from the medieval era to the 18th century. He highlights figures like Philip Astley, whose contributions were pivotal in popularizing circus arts in England, and sets the stage for a rich exploration of the lives and stories of circus celebrities that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-05-24 Produced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Circus -- England GV Original publication data not identified 05029171 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54775 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134249.0 54775