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Three Ringling circus : a history of Sarasota, Florida, and the famous Ringling Brothers
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Three Ringling circus : a history of Sarasota, Florida, and the famous Ringling Brothers / Sandra Gurvis.
ISBN
9781683342984
1683342984
9781683342991
Publication
Palm Beach, Florida : Pineapple Press, [2024]
Physical Description
xvi, 230 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 23 cm
Summary
"Three Ringling Circus focuses on the history of this family and brings to life (and light) their past and present impact on Sarasota's unique artistic, historical, and cultural scene, a rarity in Florida, where much of the economy is driven by tourism and the retirement industry"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
History of Sarasota, Florida, and the famous Ringling Brothers
Other formats
Online version: Gurvis, Sandra. Three Ringling circus Palm Beach, Florida Pineapple Press, [2024]
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 08, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Ancient Sarasota : the first "snowbirds"
The early settlers : of Seminoles and slaves
Cow herders, assassins and lieutenants of industry : setting the stage for Ringling
Let's put on a circus a quintet (actually, septet) of Teutonic troopers
Hitting the big time in the big top
Marriage and love : Mable and Sarasota
Those amazing Ringlings and their fabulous (dueling) houses, yachts and business interests
Ca' d'Zan From "Camelot" to (not quite) a parking lot
The museum : the "art house" of John
The circus comes to town : expansion of the Ringling imprint
John Ringling's final act
The modern circus that is Sarasota.
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