The Traveling Menagerie (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165148806)

The Traveling Menagerie is a novel written by Charles Camden in 1873. It follows the story of a traveling circus, or menagerie, as they journey through the United States in the late 19th century. The main character is a young boy named Tommy, who runs away from home to join the circus and becomes enamored with the exotic animals and performers.The novel explores the themes of adventure, friendship, and the search for identity. As Tommy navigates life on the road, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a strongman, a clown, and a lion tamer. He also forms a close bond with a young girl named Rosie, who works as an acrobat in the circus.As the menagerie travels from town to town, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties and disagreements among the performers. However, they also experience moments of joy and wonder as they entertain audiences with their daring stunts and exotic animals.Overall, The Traveling Menagerie is a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the world of traveling circuses in the 19th century and the unique bond that forms among those who call it home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Camden
ISBN-10: 1165148803
ISBN-13: 9781165148806
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 222
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d