Lions 'N' Tigers Everything

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"Lions 'N' Tigers 'N' Everything" offers a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the golden age of the American circus. Written by Courtney Ryley Cooper, a renowned authority on circus life, the book explores the complex and often misunderstood world of menagerie animals and their keepers. Readers are taken into the heart of the circus world, learning about the temperaments and behaviors of lions, tigers, elephants, and other exotic creatures. Through vivid anecdotes and first-hand observations, Cooper details the rigorous training methods, the deep bonds between trainers and their charges, and the logistical challenges of transporting a massive traveling zoo across the country. The narrative captures the excitement and danger inherent in working with wild animals, while also highlighting the intelligence and personality of the performers. This work serves as a valuable historical record of a bygone era in entertainment, providing insight into the management of animal acts and the daily realities of life under the big top. For anyone interested in the history of the circus or the relationship between humans and wild animals, "Lions 'N' Tigers 'N' Everything" remains a compelling and informative classic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Pages: 328, Paperback, Tradd Street Press