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Circus & Carnival

The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus

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  • 1899 first published
  • 200 pages
  • 4 editions
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Published in 1899, The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus is a circus fiction novel by Horatio Alger, Jr.. Key subjects include conduct of life, inheritance and succession and circus.

It has been published in 4 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 601 times in the last 30 days.

At about 200 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus

"The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story follows the adventures of Kit Watson, a young boy whose aspirations and circumstances lead him to join the circus, defying his previous expectations of wealth and social standing. The narrative centers on themes of friendship, ambition, and self-discovery against the vibrant backdrop of a traveling circus. The opening of the novel introduces Kit and his friend Dan Clark as they eagerly await the arrival of Barlow's Great American Circus in their town of Smyrna. Excitement builds as they discuss the extravagance of the circus and their hopes to attend its performances. However, Kit learns that he is no longer going to attend boarding school, as his uncle Stephen has decided to apprentice him to a blacksmith instead. Kit's discontent with the arrangement compels him to consider a different path, paving the way for his decision to join the circus. With a chance encounter with circus performers and an unexpected act of bravery involving a lion, Kit takes a significant step towards fulfilling his dreams.
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  • Conduct of life
  • Inheritance and succession
  • Circus

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Who wrote The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus?

The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus was written by Horatio Alger, Jr. and first published in 1899.

What genre is The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival.

How long is The young acrobat of the Great North American Circus?

The median edition has 200 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

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