Publisher's Synopsis
Circus Day is a novel written by George Ade and published in 1903. The story is set in a small town in Indiana and revolves around the annual circus day that takes place in the town. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the town's mayor, a circus owner, and a young girl who dreams of running away with the circus. As the circus arrives in town, the mayor is tasked with ensuring the safety of the performers and the audience. Meanwhile, the circus owner faces financial difficulties and must find a way to keep his business afloat. The young girl, who is enamored with the circus and its performers, finds herself caught up in the drama and excitement of the day.Throughout the novel, Ade explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The characters' interactions with each other and with the circus performers provide a glimpse into the small-town life of early 20th century America. Circus Day is a charming and nostalgic novel that captures the magic and excitement of the circus, while also offering a glimpse into the complexities of small-town life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
