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The first circus in the United States was run in 1780 by a man named Rickets. Definite information as to its or ganization is now of course unattainable, but if reproduced at this day, and put in contrast with the enormous circuses now competing for public favor, it would doubtless be con sidered a very small affair. Such as it was, however, Gen. Washington and his staff patronized its performances in Philadelphia, and it was deemed quite a high-toned'amuse ment for that city in 1780. Two or three years later a Frenchman named Boschard was associated in management with Rickets, and when the latter died the enterprising Gaul for some time had the business all to himself. His success encouraged rivals, and several circus companies Sprang up during the latter part of the last and the begin ning of the present century. It IS very doubtful, however.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0259341134
- ISBN 13 9780259341130
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages113
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