02747cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000170011324500530013026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950504190040050801670081952012800098653400450226665300280231165300220233985600430236199900170240455622UtSlPG20260610134300.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHawks, Wells10aRed Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-240 aThe Press Agent's story -- The Old Grafter's lament -- The Bill Poster's visit -- The Candy Butcher's dream of love -- The Boss Canvasman's yarn -- The Side Show Spieler speaks -- The Band Master's solo -- The Candy Butcher talks about a love affair and his encounter with the buckwheat man -- The Concert Manager gets reminiscent -- The hands at the window -- The Concert Manager tells the boys an elephant story.  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Red Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent" by Wells Hawks is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1900s. This book captures the colorful anecdotes and experiences of various circus personalities, showcasing life behind the scenes in a vibrant, traveling circus environment. The stories delve into the camaraderie, exploits, and misadventures of the circus crew, providing a nostalgic look at a bygone era of entertainment.  Through a series of character-driven narratives, the book presents tales told by assorted members of the circus community, from the press agent to the candy butcher. Each character shares their unique perspective, whether it's the struggle of a grafter lamenting the lost golden days, a bill poster seeking thrills in rival advertising, or a concert manager reminiscing about past performances. The stories weave humor, heartfelt moments, and a sense of belonging among the circus folk, bringing to life the charm and chaos of the circus as they navigate their daily routines, relationships, and the ups and downs of their unconventional lives. Ultimately, "Red Wagon Stories" celebrates the spirit of adventure and the bonds formed under the big top. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, American  aCircus -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55622  c96453d96453