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John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853
"Of the circus swing, he wrote, "The introduction of swing exercises on a rope as below commenced in this Circus which was as wonderful as any feats…"
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Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel
"I ended up going to the circus. It was amazing. I had an exciting time at the hotel with the circus crew here."
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138
"… House Bar Bowling alleys Jes Crosman Sands Circus & Caravan Carlton Dancing School Hampden Rifle Co."
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866
"… of topics, often jumping from one to another: the circus, the Cornet Band, newspaper articles about politics, a tribute to a friend who died in the…"
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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance
"… an imposing presence at 6'4" and 225 lbs, with circus-like showmanship and a keen understanding of the Vaudeville style."
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John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857
"1, 1857, thousands gathered on the circus grounds Summer Street in Bangor to watch the ascension of a yellow silk balloon named "Young America." It…"
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Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun
"… racing on its half-mile track, polo, baseball, circuses, soccer, carnivals, tractor pulls, rodeos, demolition derbies, horse shows, and even a…"
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Historic Hallowell - Police and Fire Citations
"… The Free Encyclopedia of the International Circus. 1 Apr. 2011 <http://www.circopedia.org/ index.php? title=Ben_Williams&action=history>."
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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
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