The Circus Rider's Daughter (1896)

By Mary A. Mitchell

Book Overview

The Circus Rider's Daughter is a novel written by Ferdinande von Brackel and published in 1896. The book is set in Germany and tells the story of a young girl named Paula who is the daughter of a famous circus rider. Paula's mother died when she was young, leaving her father to raise her alone. Despite her father's efforts to keep her away from the circus, Paula is drawn to the excitement and thrill of performing. As she grows older, Paula becomes a skilled rider and performer in her own right. However, her father's health begins to decline and he is forced to retire from the circus. Paula is left with the difficult decision of whether to continue performing or to settle down and start a family. Along the way, she meets a wealthy young man named Karl who is smitten with her and offers her a chance at a more stable life. The novel explores themes of family, tradition, and the struggle between following one's dreams and fulfilling societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the world of the circus during the late 19th century. Overall, The Circus Rider's Daughter is a captivating and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120738024
• ISBN13: 9781120738028
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"