Gargantua: Circus Star of the Century
New York: Bonanza Books, 1972. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Fine / Very Good. Item #011276
Full red cloth. 96 pp. B&W photos in text. Dust jacket is sunned and bumped to extremities, perforation to rear cover, else fine. The name of Gargantua was a household word throughout the USA, and his picture was spread around the world. After twelve years of stardom, major wire services flashed the news of his death around the world. Veteran newsman Gene Plowden, who covered the Gargantua story personally and who is a circus authority of renown, relates not only the surface success story but goes behind the scenes to reveal the stories of the many persons involved in the gorilla's life -- owners, keepers, and many others.
Price (CAD): $35.00