Originally printed in 1927, this is a cruel novel about the outcast and stigmatized. Circus Parade uncovers the sordid workings behind the multi-colored banners and tents. Based on the author's own experiences as a bum working with a third-rate carnival around the turn of the century, Tully captures the beggars, thieving carnies, grafters and brutes who populate this underworld. The social stratification is clear and distinct, and from the top down they're all selfish and scheming, despite plenty of laughs and some damn good tales. Almost every chapter is a fantastic story in itself. Learn about the mysterious Moss-Haired Girl, the 300-pound German Strong Woman and the inebriated Lion Tamer.