TY  - BOOK
N2  - Comprehensive history of the circus in England from Roman origins and medieval jugglers to 17th and 18th century riding schools from which the modern circus derived. Circus personalities discussed include Philip and John Astley, Ducrow, Thomas Cooke, Hengler, Lord George Danger, Whimsical Walker, Frank Foster, and Bertram Mills. Also covered are performing acts, the training of circus animals, and a chapter on the author's experience with a traveling circus.
AB  - Comprehensive history of the circus in England from Roman origins and medieval jugglers to 17th and 18th century riding schools from which the modern circus derived. Circus personalities discussed include Philip and John Astley, Ducrow, Thomas Cooke, Hengler, Lord George Danger, Whimsical Walker, Frank Foster, and Bertram Mills. Also covered are performing acts, the training of circus animals, and a chapter on the author's experience with a traveling circus.
T1  - The English circus.
DA  - [©1952]
CY  - London,
AU  - Manning-Sanders, Ruth,
CN  - GV1805.G7
PB  - Laurie
PP  - London,
PY  - [©1952]
ID  - 1462218
KW  - Circus
KW  - Cirque
KW  - Circus.
KW  - Zirkus
KW  - Accipitridae
KW  - Accipitridae
TI  - The English circus.
ER  -