02194cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500390015626400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801910041252011500060353400450175365300220179885600430182099900170186354775UtSlPG20260610134249.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05029171  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aFrost, Thomas,d1821-190810aCircus Life and Circus Celebrities 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-05-24  aProduced by KD Weeks, deaurider and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCircus -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54775  c95607d95607