The Ringling Brothers began their business under the most modest of circumstances and through hard work; business savvy; and some luck created the largest; most famous circus in the world. They became wealthy men; one 50 cent admission ticket at a time.Ringlingville USA chronicles the brothers journey from immigrant poverty to enduring glory as the kings of the circus world. The Ringlings and their circus were last studied in depth over four decades ago. Now; for the first time; the brothers detailed financial records and personal correspondence are available to researchers. Jerry Apps weaves together that information with newspaper accounts; oral histories; colorful anecdotes; and stunning circus ephemera and photos; many never before been published; to illuminate the importance of the Ringlings accomplishments. He describes how the Ringling Brothers confronted the challenges of taxation; war; economic pressure; changing technology; and personal sorrows to find their place in history. The brothers emerge as complex characters whose ambition; imagination; and pure hucksterism fueled the phenomenon that was the Ringling Brothers Circus.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wanted more..By D. numangaThe story was good - just it ended way too soon. I wish I had looked at it more at the NZ Airport - I would have seen that majority of the book was the screenplay. I will go out to see the movie once it gets on the big screen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. DisappointingBy MarilynOnly got into the story and ended. Rest of book filled with other material and thoughts of the author; and quotes etc.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. white liesBy Corinna JohnsonThe story line was good but I thought I was getting a good novel but it was a short story written in three different ways. Very basic reading