The Circus Boys on the Plains; Or, The Young Advance Agents Ahead of the Show
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"The Circus Boys on the Plains; Or, The Young Advance Agents Ahead of the Show" by Edgar B. P. Darlington is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story follows two young circus performers, Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, as they embark on an exciting adventure with the Great Sparling Combined Shows, navigating the challenges of working ahead of the circus to promote their performances. The opening of the
book introduces readers to the chaotic and lively atmosphere of the circus life, beginning with a stormy night at the owner's private car. Characters such as James Sparling, the owner, and the English Fat Girl are introduced amid the hustle and bustle of circus preparations. The narrative quickly shifts to Phil and Teddy's new roles as advance agents, highlighting their eagerness to learn and the humorous misadventures that ensue. Challenges such as confronting an irritable car manager, Mr. Snowden, and the boys adjusting to their new responsibilities in the advertising car set the stage for both conflict and camaraderie as the story unfolds. The lively tone and energetic characters hint at further escapades that await Phil and Teddy as they seek to carve their place in the circus world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Darlington, Edgar B. P. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Circus Boys on the Plains; Or, The Young Advance Agents Ahead of the Show |
| Note | Circus boys series |
| Credits | This Etext was prepared for Project Gutenberg by Greg Berckes |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Circus -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2478 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02478-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 702 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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