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Emmett Kelly : the greatest clown on earth  Cover Image Book Book

Emmett Kelly : the greatest clown on earth / Donald McManus.

Donald McManus. (Author).

Summary:

In the early 1900s, the circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in America, and the most popular act was the clown. When the Great Depression caused many Americans to lose their jobs, Emmett Kelly decided to ba a different type of clown--a sad=faced clown who reminded people of their struggles. His character, Weary Willie, inspired people to keep going during hard times. He became the most famous clown in the world.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781612481203
  • Physical Description: 48 pages: illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Kirksville, MO : Truman State University Press ; 2014.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Early years in Cabool, Missouri -- Emmett the young artist -- Discovering Weary Willie -- The big time and a big fire -- The Greatest Show on Earth -- Legacy: Emmett and Willie.
Subject: Kelly, Emmett, 1898-1979 > Juvenile literature.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.
Clowns.
> Great depression and hard times.

Available copies

  • 30 of 30 copies available at Missouri Evergreen.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 30 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Montgomery City Public Library J 921 KEL (Text) 31927000025708 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Camden County Library District - Camdenton J Biography KELLY (Text) 31320003634883 Juvenile Biography Available -
Camden County Library District - Climax Springs J Biography KELLY (Text) 31320003634875 Juvenile Biography Available -
Cameron Public Library JB KEL (Text) 32311111195126 Juvenile Biography Available -
Carrollton Public Library 791.3 J MAC (Text) 30183000051557 Children - USA/Military Available -
Caruthersville Public Library J 791.3 MCM (Text) 38417100344151 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Douglas County Public Library JB KELLY (Text) 38270100195689 Juvenile Biography Available -
Dulany Memorial Library YB KEL (Text) 35712001526164 Youth Biography Available -
Grundy County Jewett Norris J MO 921 KEL (Text) 33577000088878 Non-Fiction (Juvenile) Available -
Heartland Regional Library - Iberia J B KEL (Text) 35555001920828 Juvenile Biography Available -

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