Two Hundred Years of the American Circus: From Aba-Daba to the Zoppe-Zavatta Troupe

An alphabetical reference on the circuses, performers, promoters, animal acts, and terminology associated with the American circus tradition. Among the subjects covered are both famous and lesser-known circuses, the great promoters, the foremost clowns, legendary "little people," memorable animals, famous trainers, classic circus films, and circus museums, publications, organizations, and camps. Extensively cross-referenced and includes some 100 bandw photographs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR