"Lions 'n' Tigers 'n' Everything" by Courtney Ryley Cooper is an early 20th-century nonfiction book that explores the realities behind the circus world involving the animals. The story pulls back the curtain on the relationships between circus trainers and animals, highlighting their training and care. It begins by examining the author's personal experiences and observations of the processes involved in animal training for the modern circus. The narrative shifts from older brutal practices to more modern treatment with respect and care. The story uncovers how trainers build companionship and use reward-based learning, creating a very different type of relationship between humans and animals found in the circus.
Lions 'n' tigers 'n' everything
By Courtney Ryley Cooper
Step into the captivating realm of the circus, where the bond between humans and animals is revealed through patient training, mutual respect, and a shared life under the big top.
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2023-06-06
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About the AuthorCourtney Ryley Cooper was an American circus performer, publicist and writer. During his career he published over 30 books, many focusing on crime; J. Edgar Hoover considered him at one time "the best informed man on crime in the U. S." He was also an expert on circuses, and was the chief publicist for Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus at the time of his death.
Courtney Ryley Cooper was an American circus performer, publicist and writer. During his career he published over 30 books, many focusing on crime; J. Edgar Hoover considered him at one time "the best informed man on crime in the U. S." He was also an expert on circuses, and was the chief publicist for Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus at the time of his death.
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