Big Top Boss, John Ringling North and the Circus

Big Top Boss, John Ringling North and the Circus by David Lewis Hammarstrom. Published by University of Illinois Press, Urbana, IL, 1992. 1st Edition. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: VG. Stain on outer edges of content. 341 Pgs. ISBN 0252019016. LCCN 91-31440. This first balanced picture of circus king John Ringling North explores the remarkable career of the man who ran Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey for 30 years. Details on how North guided the circus through adversities ranging from depressions and wars to crippling labor strikes and rapidly changing trends in American Entertainment. The author interviewed a host of circus figures including North himself; his brother, Henry; his general manager, Arthur M. Concello; and many performers, directors, and department heads who were involved with the circus when North owned and operated it. Illustrated with photographs. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 4429.