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The Circus Boys Across the Continent by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous novel that follows the journey of two young men working in a circus as they travel across America, facing thrilling challenges and uncovering excitement along the way.-
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In "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," Chapter 1 titled "The Boys Hear Good News," Phil Forrest excitedly informs his friend Teddy Tucker about some thrilling news concerning their future endeavors with the circus. Both boys, having spent the winter practicing their circus acts in a makeshift gymnasium, are eagerly looking forward to rejoining the Great Sparling Combined Shows for the new season. Phil reveals that they have received a letter from Mr. Sparling, the show's owner, with instructions for…
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The chapter captures the vibrant, chaotic energy of the circus as it prepares to leave its winter quarters. Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker, both members of the Great Sparling Combined Shows, reunite with their friend Rodney Palmer amidst the din of animals and the frantic activities of the circus crew. As newcomers to a railroad circus, the entire spectacle is a fresh experience for them, filled with excitement and a bit of confusion about what to do next. Their reunion with Palmer is warm, reminiscent…
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In Chapter III of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," titled "Phil to Rescue," the tale unfolds with Phil Forrest discovering his friend, Teddy Tucker, missing as their circus train departs. Desperate to locate Teddy, Phil searches the train to no avail. Meanwhile, Teddy, in an act of daring, has climbed atop a stock car, clinging for dear life as the train speeds along. His precarious position is soon discovered by a brakeman who, upon learning Teddy is with the circus but without proof, decides he…
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In Chapter IV of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," readers find Teddy Tucker in a curious predicament, intercepted by the authorities and subsequently saved by his friend Phil. Their adventure begins with Teddy explaining his disheveled appearance—resulting from a standpipe dousing during a conflict, promising retaliation against anyone named Larry. Prompted by Phil, they head to their sleeper to clean up, animated to rejoin the circus life actively setting up for the day. They discover innovations…
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In a spectacular display of courage and quick thinking, Phil Forrest confronts a perilous situation during a circus setup. While being hoisted up into the air by the key rope, Phil finds himself in a dire predicament as his momentum threatens to propel him against the iron dome of the circus tent, a collision that could prove fatal. Ingeniously, Phil uses his agility and strength to manipulate his ascent by wrapping the rope around the center pole, significantly reducing his speed to a more manageable…
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In Chapter VI "The Showman's Reward" of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," Phil experiences a dramatic fall during a circus performance, striking the safety net with considerable force. Unconscious upon landing, he is quickly tended to by Mr. Sparling, the showman, and other concerned parties, though he regains consciousness before a surgeon's arrival. Despite his modest protestations, his efforts are recognized by Mr. Sparling, who attempts to award him a check for $100 as a token of his gratitude…
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In Chapter VII of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," a whirlwind of chaos and comical justice unfolds after Teddy Tucker, fleeing from Larry and fellow disgruntled canvasmen, triggers a circus-wide uproar. With a pail of muddy water, Teddy's escapade begins, igniting Larry's fury and setting off a frantic chase through the circus arena, leading into the performers' sacred dressing tent. The intrusion disrupts the tent, causing performers to stumble amongst fallen clotheslines and scattered properties,…
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The Circus Boys Across The Continent's Chapter IX, "The Mule Distinguishes Himself," presents a riveting sequence of events centered around Phil Forrest's heroic act and concludes with a chaotic but humorous escapade with Teddy and his mule. At the outset, the audience is on edge as Dimples, a circus performer, nearly meets a disastrous end during her act. In a breathtaking moment, Phil manages to catch her, preventing serious injury despite a hard fall that leaves him momentarily stunned. His selflessness…
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In Chapter X of "The Circus Boys Across The Continent," the performers are initially upset with the boy, Teddy, for causing a ruckus in their dressing tent due to his antics with a mule. Despite the chaos, Phil, another young boy associated with the circus, keeps the mood light, revealing that Teddy narrowly escaped a reprimand by hiding in a trunk. Sent to meet a lady referred to as Mrs. Robinson, Phil is surprised to learn she is actually "Little Dimples," a valued performer he had recently saved during…
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