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| Title | : | CIRCUS RIDER |
| Author | : | Peter Breschard |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 330 pages |
| Published | : | December 15th 2010 by Galldubh Press |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction |
Peter Breschard
Paperback | Pages: 330 pages Rating: 5 | 2 Users | 1 review Reviews
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A novel history of both the first American circus and aGilbert Stuart great American portrait
Who were America's first superstars?
At the end of a long day, when Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette wanted to relax and enjoy themselves, where did they go? Just like the rest of the gentlefolk of their day, they went to the circus theatre, of course. In 1810 where else could you find six hours of entertainment, good food, drink and amiable companionship? Where else could you see the epitome of horsemanship, jugglers, magicians, a drama by Shakespeare, and variety acts from around the world?
Do you like a good mystery? Right now at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., hanging next to the Gilbert Stuart image of George Washington (which also graces the one dollar bill), is an unfinished Stuart portrait entitled THE CIRCUS RIDER. The NGA claims the subject of THE CIRCUS RIDER was an English acquaintance of Washington; however, the portrait was earlier identified by reliable witnesses as being a Frenchman, BRESCHARD, THE CIRCUS RIDER.
Jean Baptiste Breschard, along with his partner, Victor Pépin, built theatres in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Havana, in every major American city, during the years surrounding the War of 1812. The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia still stands and is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the English speaking world. M. Breschard, M. Pépin and Mme. Breschard were the premiere equestrians in this hemisphere when popular entertainment meant horsemanship. The Breschards and Pépin were the Elvis Presleys, the Samuel Goldwyns, and the P.T. Barnums of their day.
Why have historians ignored America's greatest entertainers? Did the NGA make an honest mistake or did they believe they had created a superior circus story for attracting the public to their exhibitions?
Combining primary sources and fiction, CIRCUS RIDER is both a novel and a history. Using a cross-disciplinary technique previously unavailable, connections among America's foremost statesmen, military men, architects, politicians and performers, during a time when the United States was at its greatest peril, are illuminated for the first time.
CIRCUS RIDER is a novel history of the first American circus.
CIRCUS RIDER is an ongoing history.
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| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.circusrider.org |
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CIRCUS RIDER is now available at AmazonPeter Breschard was born during the second half of the 20th century in the westernmost section of Long Island, New York; Breukelen. Reared in a suburban hamlet whose name honors famed Quaker Abolitionist Elias Hicks, Breschard has lived and worked in Boston, New York City, New Bedford, Stockbridge, Los Angeles, and Okemos, Michigan. Eschewing a narrowlyLoved it! A fascinating glimpse into an often overlooked chapter of our nation's story, with the added intrigue of a mysterious portrait. I've never encountered any book like this before.
Loved it! A fascinating glimpse into an often overlooked chapter of our nation's story, with the added intrigue of a mysterious portrait. I've never encountered any book like this before.
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