Ringlingville USA: The Stupendous Story of Seven Siblings and Their Stunning Circus Success

If you want to appreciate the struggles and work of people at the turn of the 20th Century this book is a true inspiration.The Ringling Brothers pooled there unique skills to build what became America's most successful circus enterprise.From horse draw wagons to the evolution of the circus traveling by rail this is an important part of American history.In public school, we drilled over and over about the the American revolution and civil war. This approach missed the real story of American. This country was founded by the revolution, but built by so many families like the RIngling Brothers. They were not wealthy or educated at elite institutions, They had an idea and an incredible work ethic. They endured failure and set back. They never gave up and were never given anything. This book also is a shocking reminder of how much of American history is not not told in the government funded public schools.Thank you Mr. Apps, for filling in part of this missing history.

I enjoyed the history of the circus My grandfather worked for Ringling in1900 as a carpenter and my father lived their with the family until he was14. He talked of helping at the circus.I enjoyed the stories but had a special family interest.,

Of all the books in my "circus" collection this would rate as No 1 or 2. Apps does a great job with details and interesting stories. I highly recommend itJack StengelCircus Fans Assoc of America #5904

Great picture on the cover. It is time for a new book on the Circus according to the Feld girls. I know where their office is but they probably have an estate in Loudon County. Check out their website. It is one of the [email protected]

Since I volunteer at The Ringling Museum, I found this book very informative and enjoyable. Would recommend Ringlingville as very good reading.

I love the book, but had hoped it would be a lower level read for elementary school children for their library.

Well written very interesting book about the ringling bros circus.Very nice to have now that the ringling bros circus is ending.

Did a good job