Ringling


Albert, (1852–1916) and his brothers Alfred, (1861–1919), Charles, (1863–1926), John, (1866–1936), and Otto, (1858–1911), U.S. circus owners.
Contemporary Examples

The Greatest Showman on Earth Pat O’Brien July 6, 2009
The Most Depressing Show on Earth: Amongst the Clowns of Newark Lizzie Crocker March 15, 2014
Thrills and Too Many Spills: The Dangers of the Circus Marina Watts May 4, 2014
Giovanni Zoppé’s Real-Life Family Circus Malcolm Jones October 20, 2012
USDA Complaint Is PETA’s Latest Salvo in War Against Ringling Bros. Lloyd Grove October 17, 2012

Historical Examples

The Autobiography of a Clown Isaac Frederick Marcosson
Baraboo, Dells, and Devil’s Lake Region H. E. Cole
Baraboo, Dells, and Devil’s Lake Region H. E. Cole
David Lannarck, Midget George S. Harney
Baraboo, Dells, and Devil’s Lake Region H. E. Cole

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