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The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Darlington, Edgar B. P..

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark" by Edgar B. P. Darlington is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young protagonists, Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, who are circus performers preparing for an exciting summer season with the Great Sparling Combined Shows. The narrative captures their youthful enthusiasm, aspirations, and the challenges they face as they embark on this adventurous journey across the continent. At the start of the novel, the boys eagerly discuss news they received about joining the circus again, full of excitement about their upcoming performances. They reminisce about their previous season's acts, with Phil prepared to ride an elephant while Teddy is set to perform with a mule. As they make their preparations, the chaos of loading the circus equipment unfolds around them, setting the stage for their reintroduction to circus life. The opening chapters not only establish their characters and give insight into their personal dynamics but also hint at the thrilling and chaotic experiences that await them in the world of the circus.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Circus Boys Across the Continent; Or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark
  • Author credits: Darlington, Edgar B. P.
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Adventure stories
  • Circus -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels

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