Grab the Brass Ring: The American Carousel

by Anne Dion Hinds

The author traces the merry-go-round's history from its heyday at the turn of the century to the present day. 150 full-color photographs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517574861
• ISBN13: 9780517574867
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 147 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Grab the Brass Ring: The American Carousel

The beauty of the american carousel seems to radiate from the pages of this book. There are some fantastic photographs of carousel animals and machines that are still around, she also has photos of various carousels that have been lost or destroyed over the years. These photos are truly a window into time.The only criticism that I have of this book is that there is not enough background information on the carvers and their family history.