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Bleu's review
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The First Showman: The Extraordinary Mr Astley, The Englishman Who Invented the Modern Circus:
"When a biography reads like a wild, far-fetched soap opera, you know it's good.
Philip Astley is the perfect subject for a historical biography, or at least Shaw makes it seem as such. He has a rich, complex story and, crucially, he was loud enough d" Read more of this review » |
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Edoardo Albert's review
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The First Showman: The Extraordinary Mr Astley, The Englishman Who Invented the Modern Circus:
"It’s a real shame that this book seems to have died on the shelves. It tells the story of Philip Astley, showman extraordinaire, who astonished Georgian England, and indeed Europe, with his stunt riding skills as well as inventing a form of show, wit"
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Miguel Robles's review
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The First Showman: The Extraordinary Mr Astley, The Englishman Who Invented the Modern Circus:
"This is a must read for any circus aficionado. The story and adventures of Philip Astley are entertaining. His drive to improve his show to be always better than competitors is inspiring. Extensive research by the author is evident. "
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