About this title: The Great Wallenda Circus represents a form of art that's rapidly dying out, a cirrus complete with tigers, clowns, acrobats, and other traditional acts. Charles Wilkins, son of a circus enthusiast, travelled with this circus, from Thunder Bay, Ontario, to Flirt Flon in northern Manitoba -- "the edge of the earth, " as far north as any circus ever goes. His exquisitely crafted story is by turns funny and moving, sad and shocking, as it introduces readers to the rigours, the freedoms, the announces, and the horrific risks of circus life, as well as to some of the most fascinating and offbeat ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780771088421ISBN:0771088426
Description: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dustcover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "from the library of" labels. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 1999-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, Ontario
Date Published: c. 1998
Description: Very Good. Ex-library with call label on book's spine. Minimal Library markings inside and back front covers. Other than call label, the binding is clean and sound, with very minor wear. Contents are almost like new.; B/w photo-illustrated cover is about the weight of posterboard. PAPER COVERS. 2-page map frontispiece. A couple-dozen-or-so b/w photos throughout text. TRUE ADVENTURE. Wilkins traveled 3, 000 kilometres with the Wallenda Circus as it made it way from Thunder Bay, Ontario on up ... read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author An account of travel with the Great Wallenda Circus through Central canada. Signed by the author on the title page-'From the Edge, Charles Wilkins'. 270pp, photo illustrated. Near new copy-bright and unmarked. DJ is price-clipped. Weight, 480g. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paper Covered Boards
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo. Pp: [viii], 270. Illustrated with numerous b&w photographs to the text, double-page map. The account of the author's 3, 000Km journey through Canada with the Wallenda Circus. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Very Good in Mylar covered. jacket. Ex-library. Locator code on spine. Front facing end page removed. "Discarded" stamped inside front cover, on first page. Tight spine, clean pages. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Toronto, Ont, Canada. : McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1998
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Very Good. 1st printing. Softcover in blue paper covers. UNCORRECTED PROOFS. VG+/--. Light shelf wear to covers, bump to bottom of spine. Text is clean and unmarked, binding is tight. 272 pages. Maps and illustrations are not crisp. UNCORRECTED PROOF. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Date Published: 1998-11-07
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Good. Good DJ. First Edition. dj in mylar. Otherwise clean & unmarked inside & out, tight, square copy. Good DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings and attachments. read more
Edition: 1st Edition / 1st Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto
Date Published: 1998
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. #14518. Very good in very good dust jacket. Illustrated with b&w photos. 1st editon / 1st printing. Hard Cover. 270pp. 14.5 x 22cm. read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1998
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780771088476ISBN:0771088477
Description: Dust Jacket Included. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 270pp. B/W illustrations. Protected dustjacket has some chips and creases along top edge. read more
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