Red Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent by Wells Hawks
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"Red Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent" by Wells Hawks is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1900s. This book captures the colorful anecdotes and experiences of various circus personalities, showcasing life behind the scenes in a vibrant, traveling circus environment. The stories delve into the camaraderie, exploits, and misadventures of the circus crew, providing a nostalgic look at a bygone era
of entertainment. Through a series of character-driven narratives, the book presents tales told by assorted members of the circus community, from the press agent to the candy butcher. Each character shares their unique perspective, whether it's the struggle of a grafter lamenting the lost golden days, a bill poster seeking thrills in rival advertising, or a concert manager reminiscing about past performances. The stories weave humor, heartfelt moments, and a sense of belonging among the circus folk, bringing to life the charm and chaos of the circus as they navigate their daily routines, relationships, and the ups and downs of their unconventional lives. Ultimately, "Red Wagon Stories" celebrates the spirit of adventure and the bonds formed under the big top. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawks, Wells |
|---|---|
| Title | Red Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent |
| Contents | The Press Agent's story -- The Old Grafter's lament -- The Bill Poster's visit -- The Candy Butcher's dream of love -- The Boss Canvasman's yarn -- The Side Show Spieler speaks -- The Band Master's solo -- The Candy Butcher talks about a love affair and his encounter with the buckwheat man -- The Concert Manager gets reminiscent -- The hands at the window -- The Concert Manager tells the boys an elephant story. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Circus -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55622 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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