- Home
- History
- United States
- Battle for the Big Top (P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus) - 9781541762275
Battle for the Big Top (P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus) - 9781541762275
List Price:
$17.99
- Availability: Confirm prior to ordering
- Branding: minimum 50 pieces (add’l costs below)
- Check Freight Rates (branded products only)
Branding Options (v), Availability & Lead Times
- 1-Color Imprint: $2.00 ea.
- Promo-Page Insert: $2.50 ea. (full-color printed, single-sided page)
- Belly-Band Wrap: $2.50 ea. (full-color printed)
- Set-Up Charge: $45 per decoration
- Availability: Product availability changes daily, so please confirm your quantity is available prior to placing an order.
- Branded Products: allow 10 business days from proof approval for production. Branding options may be limited or unavailable based on product design or cover artwork.
- Unbranded Products: allow 3-5 business days for shipping. All Unbranded items receive FREE ground shipping in the US. Inquire for international shipping.
- RETURNS/CANCELLATIONS: All orders, branded or unbranded, are NON-CANCELLABLE and NON-RETURNABLE once a purchase order has been received.
Product Details
Author:
Les Standiford
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
288
Publisher:
PublicAffairs (July 12, 2022)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9781541762275
ISBN-10:
1541762274
Dimensions:
5.5" x 8.2" x 0.9"
File:
hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P9783880_03022026-20260302.xml
Folder:
hbgusa
List Price:
$17.99
Case Pack:
20
As low as:
$13.85
Publisher Identifier:
P-HACH
Discount Code:
A
Weight:
8.8oz
Audience:
General/trade
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
PublicAffairs
Country of Origin:
United States
Overview
A New York Times bestselling author writes the untold story of three Golden Age titans and the confrontations, cutthroat business strategies, and eccentric personalities that built the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Millions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus.
Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus.
Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus.
New York Times bestselling author Les Standiford recreates a remarkable era when a community-without regard for gender, creed, or nationality--would be captivated by the spectacle created by three diversely talented individuals who transcended the ordinary. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound.
Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business strategies, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers everywhere.
