Description
It's a story of an American family, and a truly unique American industry. One that is colorful with its own lifestyle, its cast of characters, its sub-culture, and, yes, to some extent, its own language. From its birthplace at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago, to its present popularity at State, and County Fairs, the Carnival industry is uniquely American. Meet the Cast who make it fun. The Merriam family, Pete Leslie, who sold tickets on the snake show, and One Ball Eddie, who somehow kept that last milk bottle standing upright. Learn the difference between a Circus, and a Carnival. A Circus you only have to watch to enjoy. A Carnival you have to participate. Throw the dart, eat the corndog, win the prize, and give your best gal a squeeze as you go over the top of one of the descendants of Ferris's magnificent wheel.
Author: Dale W. Merriam Pe
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: 02/24/2020
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d
ISBN13: 9781728347967
ISBN10: 1728347963
BISAC Categories:
- History | Social History
- History | United States | General
Author: Dale W. Merriam Pe
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: 02/24/2020
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d
ISBN13: 9781728347967
ISBN10: 1728347963
BISAC Categories:
- History | Social History
- History | United States | General
About the Author
Wooden Horses and Iron Man By Dale W. Merriam, PhD, PE (ret) Born and raised on a carnival midway, Dale stood ready to accept the reins of the family business when his time came, who would give up a career backed by a PhD in Industrial Engineering? Well, Dale for one. Follow his life as he takes you from the birth of an industry though a three generational family endeavor. Whether you are meeting John - The Stone Man or one of the Tough Titted Broads - I'm sure you'll agree - There's No Business Like Show Business. dwm
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