Chilly Billy: The Evolution of a Circus Millionaire - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780893700126

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by William L. Slout (Author)

"Chilly Billy" was the nickname of circus mogul William Washington Cole, the chief rival of P. T. Barnum. Cole was born into a circus family in 1847, and beginning in 1870 and continuing through 1886, developed "Cole's Colossal Circus" into a money-making enterprise. He wisely invested his earnings in real estate, making himself a multimillionaire before finally closing down shop. Another landmark contribution to American circus history, complete with notes, index, bibliography, and contemporaneous illustrations.

Number of Pages: 320

Dimensions: 0.72 x 9 x 6 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: December 18, 2009

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