Shrine Circus: A History of the Shrine Circus, Mystic Shriners Yankee Circus in Egypt

xviii, 324 pp. "In this well researched book, the history of the Shrine Circus is told through the experiences of Moslem Temple in Detroit, Michigan - the Shrine Temple that started it all. Since its author has experienced every phase of the business, it is a true insider's story. In these pages you will meet the fascinating Shriners, circus producers and performers who made the Shrine Circus a success. You will learn of their triumphs and failures from Clyde Beatty to the Wallendas."