Olympians of the Sawdust Circle

This comprehensive guide serves as an extensive A-Z reference for individuals involved in the American circus during the nineteenth century. It meticulously details each person's surname, given name, birth and death dates, their role in entertainment, and the companies they worked with, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and libraries focused on circus history. The work reflects over thirty years of dedicated research, showcasing an impressive depth of scholarship that highlights the significance of these performers in American culture.