The Young Acrobat Of The Great North American Circus (1899)

The Young Acrobat Of The Great North American Circus (1899)

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The Young Acrobat Of The Great North American Circus is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Phil Brent, who dreams of becoming an acrobat in the circus. Phil's father disapproves of his son's dream and wants him to become a lawyer, but Phil is determined to follow his passion.Phil runs away from home and joins the Great North American Circus, where he begins his training as an acrobat. He quickly learns the skills necessary to perform dangerous stunts and becomes a star attraction in the circus. However, Phil's success is threatened when his father discovers his whereabouts and tries to force him to return home.The novel explores themes of following one's dreams, the importance of hard work and dedication, and the challenges of family relationships. Alger Jr. was known for his stories of young boys overcoming adversity and achieving success through determination and perseverance, and The Young Acrobat Of The Great North American Circus is a classic example of this genre.Overall, The Young Acrobat Of The Great North American Circus is an inspiring and exciting tale of a young boy's journey to achieve his dreams and find his place in the world.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163894293
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 196
Weight: 267g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 10mm