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Set against the backdrop of P.T. Barnum's 1885 circus tour in southwestern Ontario, the story unfolds during a fateful night in St. Thomas. As the show features a variety of performers and the iconic Jumbo the elephant, tragedy strikes when an unscheduled freight train collides with the circus. This incident not only marks the end of Jumbo's life but also highlights the vibrant atmosphere of the circus and the unforgettable characters involved. The narrative captures the excitement and sorrow surrounding this historical event.
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Jumbo, Sean Dixon
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Jumbo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sean Dixon
- Publisher
- J. Gordon Shillingford Publishing
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9781927922521
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of P.T. Barnum's 1885 circus tour in southwestern Ontario, the story unfolds during a fateful night in St. Thomas. As the show features a variety of performers and the iconic Jumbo the elephant, tragedy strikes when an unscheduled freight train collides with the circus. This incident not only marks the end of Jumbo's life but also highlights the vibrant atmosphere of the circus and the unforgettable characters involved. The narrative captures the excitement and sorrow surrounding this historical event.