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Lost Circuses of Ohio
Author | : Conrade C. Hinds |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2019-03-18 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9781439666418 |
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The nineteenth century was the golden age of the circus in Ohio. Before the Ringling brothers became synonymous with the American circus, Cincinnati's John Robinson and the Sells brothers of Columbus wowed audiences with stunning equestrian feats and aerial exploits. For good measure, the Sells brothers threw in a sharpshooting show with a young Ohio woman by the name of Annie Oakley. The Walter L. Main Circus of Geneva and a number of smaller shows presented their own unique spectacles with exotic animals and daring acrobats. But for all the fun and games, Ohio's circus industry was serious business. As competition intensified, advertising wars erupted and acquisitions began. Eventually, Ringling Brothers swallowed many of these circuses one by one, and they dropped out of memory. Author Conrade C. Hinds brings this fascinating piece of Ohio show business back into the spotlight.
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Author | : William D. Middleton,RICK MORGAN,Roberta L. Diehl |
Publsiher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 1296 |
Release | : 2007-04-06 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780253027993 |
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Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent’s railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia’s over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry’s development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
The Rise of the American Circus 1716 1899
Author | : S.L. Kotar,J.E. Gessler |
Publsiher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2011-10-10 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780786487004 |
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To both young and old, the circus remains an icon of American entertainment, a wholesome pastime untouched by the passing years. But the modern circus, with its three rings, ringmaster, animals, and acrobats, is the product of nearly three hundred years of evolution. This intriguing work chronicles the history of the American circus from its roots in England through its importation to America to the end of the nineteenth century. It introduces the early pioneers of the circus, addresses business concerns such as management and training, and discusses the development of the show itself, including the incorporation of menageries, the need for animal training and care, the addition of circus music, the use of the tent, and the unique attractions of side shows and "freaks." Personal stories of those who made their lives under the "big top" are woven throughout the narrative, adding an intimate perspective to one of America's most enduring entertainments.
The Circus in Ohio
Author | : David Arthur Simmons,Ohio Historic Preservation Office |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 8 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Circus |
ISBN | : OCLC:35753779 |
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Ohio s Remarkable Women
Author | : Greta Anderson |
Publsiher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2015-11-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781493016754 |
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Moving portraits of fourteen independent women who helped make Ohio what it is today. Ohio's Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters, and Mothers Who Shaped History profiles the lives of the state's most important historical figures--women from across Ohio, from many different backgrounds, and from various walks of life. With enduring strength and compassion, these remarkable women broke through social, cultural, and political barriers to make contributions to society that still have an impact today. Meet the First Circuit Court judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, a pioneer in the field of law; Newbery Award-winning children's book author Lois Lenski, whose numerous books continue to inspire young readers; educator Hallie Q. Brown, past president of Wilberforce University; and legendary pioneer Annie Oakley, champion markswoman and beloved performer.
Northwest Ohio Quarterly
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Maumee River Valley (Ind. and Ohio) |
ISBN | : IND:30000117792303 |
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Cleveland
Author | : William Ganson Rose |
Publsiher | : Kent State University Press |
Total Pages | : 1380 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0873384288 |
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Traces the history of the Ohio city from its days as a frontier settlement, through the coming of industrialization, to 1950.
Circus Life
Author | : Micah D. Childress |
Publsiher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2023-08-18 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9781621903956 |
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The nineteenth century saw the American circus move from a reviled and rejected form of entertainment to the “Greatest Show on Earth.” Circus Life by Micah D. Childress looks at this transition from the perspective of the people who owned and worked in circuses and how they responded to the new incentives that rapid industrialization made possible. The circus has long been a subject of fascination for many, as evidenced by the millions of Americans that have attended circus performances over many decades since 1870, when the circus established itself as a truly unique entertainment enterprise. Yet the few analyses of the circus that do exist have only examined the circus as its own closed microcosm—the “circus family.” Circus Life, on the other hand, places circus employees in the larger context of the history of US workers and corporate America. Focusing on the circus as a business-entertainment venture, Childress pushes the scholarship on circuses to new depths, examining the performers, managers, and laborers’ lives and how the circus evolved as it grew in popularity over time. Beginning with circuses in the antebellum era, Childress examines changes in circuses as gender balances shifted, industrialization influenced the nature of shows, and customers and crowds became increasingly more middle-class. As a study in sport and social history, Childress’s account demonstrates how the itinerant nature of the circus drew specific types of workers and performers, and how the circus was internally in constant upheaval due to the changing profile of its patrons and a changing economy. MICAH D. CHILDRESS received his PhD in history from Purdue University and currently works as a Realtor® in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His articles have appeared in Popular Entertainment Studies and American Studies.