Lost Circuses Of Ohio

Author : Conrade C. Hinds
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781439666418

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Lost Circuses of Ohio by Conrade C. Hinds Pdf

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.

Author : William D. Middleton,RICK MORGAN,Roberta L. Diehl
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1296 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780253027993

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Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by William D. Middleton,RICK MORGAN,Roberta L. Diehl Pdf

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.

Author : S.L. Kotar,J.E. Gessler
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786487004

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The Rise of the American Circus, 1716-1899 by S.L. Kotar,J.E. Gessler Pdf

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.

Author : Greta Anderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493016754

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Ohio's Remarkable Women by Greta Anderson Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Maumee River Valley (Ind. and Ohio)
ISBN : IND:30000117792303

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Northwest Ohio Quarterly by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Ganson Rose
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 1380 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0873384288

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Cleveland by William Ganson Rose Pdf

Traces the history of the Ohio city from its days as a frontier settlement, through the coming of industrialization, to 1950.

Author : Micah D. Childress
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621903956

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Circus Life by Micah D. Childress Pdf

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.

Author : Gene Plowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015007949087

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Merle Evans: Maestro of the Circus by Gene Plowden Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1488 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116493743

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1244 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Music
ISBN : IND:30000154416246

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The Billboard by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fergus M. Bordewich
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101974247

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Congress at War by Fergus M. Bordewich Pdf

The story of how Congress helped win the Civil War--a new perspective that puts the House and Senate, rather than Lincoln, at the center of the conflict. This brilliantly argued new perspective on the Civil War overturns the popular conception that Abraham Lincoln single-handedly led the Union to victory and gives us a vivid account of the essential role Congress played in winning the war. Building a riveting narrative around four influential members of Congress--Thaddeus Stevens, Pitt Fessenden, Ben Wade, and the proslavery Clement Vallandigham--Fergus Bordewich shows us how a newly empowered Republican party shaped one of the most dynamic and consequential periods in American history. From reinventing the nation's financial system to pushing President Lincoln to emancipate the slaves to the planning for Reconstruction, Congress undertook drastic measures to defeat the Confederacy, in the process laying the foundation for a strong central government that came fully into being in the twentieth century. Brimming with drama and outsize characters, Congress at War is also one of the most original books about the Civil War to appear in years and will change the way we understand the conflict.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 732 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1950-07
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015009215404

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Billboard Music Week by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vivek Bald
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674067578

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Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America by Vivek Bald Pdf

Nineteenth-century Muslim peddlers arrived at Ellis Island, bags heavy with embroidered silks from their villages in Bengal. Demand for “Oriental goods” took these migrants on a curious path, from New Jersey’s boardwalks into the segregated South. Bald’s history reveals cross-racial affinities below the surface of early twentieth-century America.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Circus
ISBN : NYPL:33433058411426

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Chatter from Around the White Tops by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ohio AFL-CIO.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Labor unions
ISBN : CORNELL:31924064524261

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News and Views - Ohio AFL-CIO. by Ohio AFL-CIO. Pdf