The CircusA captivating journey through the golden age of the American circus, an entertainment industry that once reigned as the largest showbiz phenomenon globally. From the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s, traveling circuses held sway, featuring death defying daredevils, superheroes, starlets, animal trainers, and fascinating "freaks". This book offers a rich visual exploration of the circus phenomenon, presenting rare photographs of early circus performers