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Old Bet and the Start of the American Circus
Author: Robert M. McClung

This story, based on historical record, traces the origins of America's first traveling circus to Hacaliah Bailey's purchase of an Indian elephant from a New York City sea captain in 1808. Old Bet amazed all who came to see her in Bailey's barn in Somers, New York, and in surrounding communities where he took her to perform, and she ... more »

ISBN-13: 9780688106430
ISBN-10: 0688106439
Publication Date: 3/1993
Pages: 30
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: William Morrow & Co Library
Book Type: Library Binding
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Rhonda P. (Rhonda67) reviewed Old Bet and the Start of the American Circus on 4/22/2006 + 130 more book reviews

This is a wonderful children's hardcover book about the start of the American circus. Old Bet is an elephant. The story and artistry is just beautiful.

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Arts & Photography >> Performing Arts >> Theater >> Circus
Children's Books >> Animals >> Elephants >> Nonfiction
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