A Brief Biographical Sketch of I. A. Van Amburgh: And an Illustrated and Descriptive History of the Animals Contained in His Menagerie (1860) - Hardcover

by O. J. Ferguson (Author)

""A Brief Biographical Sketch Of I. A. Van Amburgh: And An Illustrated And Descriptive History Of The Animals Contained In His Menagerie"" is a book written by O. J. Ferguson in 1860. The book provides a brief biography of I. A. Van Amburgh, a famous American animal trainer and performer of the 19th century. It also includes an illustrated and descriptive history of the various animals contained in his menagerie, such as lions, tigers, bears, elephants, and more. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of animal performance and entertainment in the mid-1800s, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of circus and animal training.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.