Synopsis
A globe-trotting showman’s escapades blend humor, danger, and larger-than-life ambition.
Tiberius Smith: The Showman's Chronicle, as remembered by his right-hand man, Billy Campbell, collects a century-spanning set of tall tales about a performer who turned bold ideas into reality. This edition reintroduces a vivid, color-soaked world where daring ventures, comic gambits, and unlikely alliances drive the story forward with relentless energy.
In these pages, the line between show business and real adventure blurs as bold schemes collide with stubborn pride, fierce loyalty, and a knack for turning chaos into spectacle. The book centers on a charismatic figure who imagines grand spectacles and then steers them through unpredictable landscapes, from the circus ring to distant shores.- Read about a showman who builds a life from clever gambits, stubborn optimism, and a talent for rallying others.
- Follow a narrator who pieces together memories, jokes, and hard-won lessons into a rousing chronicle.
- Experience a world where theater, travel, and risk collide in colorful scenes and quick-witted banter.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the compelling true stories of showman Tiberius Smith, and his loyal tenor Billy Campbell. Their journey to Guatemala City in hopes of bringing back gold quickly spirals into an absurd and thrilling adventure as they find themselves at the center of a fantastical insurrection. The author provides meticulously researched historical context for their antics, embedding the duo within the tumultuous early 20th-century era of Central American coups and revolutions. They face absurd and fantastical situations, such as using a magic lantern to scare off enemy rebels attacking their hotel, illustrating the ways in which art can serve as a powerful force in unexpected contexts. This bookâs entertaining and insightful episodes offer a fresh and nuanced look at the hidden histories of a forgotten era. It prompts reflection on the fragility of governance, the power of creativity and bravery in times of crisis, and the lasting impact of seemingly insignificant individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243952977_0
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