Circus Rider: A Novel History of the First American Circus

By Peter Breschard

Who were America's first superstars?At the end of a long day, when Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette wanted to relax and enjoy themselves, where did they go? Just like the rest of the gentlefolk of their day, they went to the circus theatre, of course. In 1810 where else could you find six hours of entertainment, good food, drink and amiable companionship? Where else could you see the epitome of horsemanship, jugglers, magicians, a drama by Shakespeare, and variety acts from around the world? Where? The Circus of P

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615429289
• ISBN13: 9780615429281
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Galldubh Press
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"