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The Life Of Billy Purvis, The ... Showman [by T. Arthur]

Name: The Life Of Billy Purvis, The ... Showman [by T. Arthur]
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ISBN: 9781019716915

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Format:: Comic
Publisher:: Legare Street Press
Release Date:: 18 July 2023
Status:: In Stock

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A captivating biography of one of England's most colorful showmen. Born into poverty, Billy Purvis rose to fame as a performer of comic skits and acrobatic feats, traveling across the country to entertain audiences of all ages. Drawing on extensive research as well as Purvis' own diaries and letters, this book brings to life the man behind the legend, offering thrilling insights into the world of 19th century popular entertainment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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