Circus Triumphant Reginald Taylor Tony Weare Criterion books HC 1958 Lion Tamer
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Circus Triumphant Reginald Taylor Tony Weare Criterion books HC 1958 Lion Tamer. First published in 1955 by The Bodley Head in the UK and later in 1958 by Criterion Books in the US, the book is categorized as juvenile fiction. Circus Triumphant is a. Circus Triumphant, Reginald Taylor, illustrated by Tony Weare, Criterion books Hard cover circa 1958, Lion Tamer, No dust jacket, my book sticker inside cover, very good condition. Circus Triumphant is a vintage historical adventure novel written by Reginald Taylor and illustrated by Tony Weare . First published in 1955 by The Bodley Head in the UK and later in 1958 by Criterion Books in the US, the book is categorized as juvenile fiction. The story is set in the 1830s and follows the life of Johnny Fossley , a member of a traveling family circus in England. eBay +3 Early Talent: Johnny begins as a trick rider at the age of six and grows to become one of the best horsemen in England by age twelve. Career Turn: The narrative follows Johnny's transition from equestrian acts to becoming the "world's youngest lion tamer," a move that drastically changes the trajectory of his life and the fortunes of the Fossley Circus . Themes: The book explores themes of resilience, historical carnival life, and the bond between performers and animals
