The Feast of the Trickster by Beth Hilgartner
When Jumbo the Elephant arrived in the United States in 1882, crowds lined up to see this seven-ton animal perform at the circus. Only one man could deliver such a giant attraction to audiencesP. T. Barnum. A master of entertainment and showmanship, Barnum introduced Americans to wild acts and curiosities at the American Museum and the Barnum & Bailey Circus. His keen understanding of advertisement and promotion helped invent the modern world of show business. Author Tom Streissguth explores the life of this innovative entertainer from his early days in the lottery business to his creation of the first three-ring circus.Beth Hilgartner, a deacon in the Episcopal Church in Barre, Vermont, was born in Baltimore. Her fascination in the early Elizabethan period and her experiences singing in a church choir prompted her to write A MURDER FOR HER MAJESTY. Ernest Drown, her husband, is a church organist who bears no resemblance to the grumpy Master Kenton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780395550083 |
| ISBN 10 | 0395550084 |
| Title | The Feast of the Trickster |
| Author | Beth Hilgartner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 1991-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 230 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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