Ink from a Circus Press Agent: An Anthology of Circus History: 5 (Borgo Literary Guides,) - Softcover

Day, Charles H.

 
9780809513024: Ink from a Circus Press Agent: An Anthology of Circus History: 5 (Borgo Literary Guides,)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0809513021 ISBN 13: 9780809513024
Publisher: Borgo Press, 2009

Synopsis

One of the most colorful breed of men in 19th-century circusdom was the press agent, whose duty was to act as "an umpire between the show and the newspapers," and promote his company's greatness in order to generate public interest in advance of the performances. Charles H. Day, one of the leading "puffers" of his time, was particularly active between 1872-87, but unlike many of his colleagues, was also published widely in the entertainment newspapers and magazines. William L. Slout has collected together the best of Day's colorful and evocative essays of 19th-century circus life, and has also added a helpful Circus Personnel Reference Roster, notes, and detailed index.

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Publisher
Borgo Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0809513021
ISBN 13 
9780809513024
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
226
Editor
Slout William L.

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