Digital Download: The Dean of Circus Men

The Dean of Circus Men

Working across the country as an Egyptian pharaoh, Japanese geisha and Indian Oil doctor, Edward Thorn entertained thousands of people during his career as a traveling performer. Thorn reached the peak of stardom with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, but also kept tight ties to Western New York.

View and download this article immediately after successful payment or anytime you are logged into our website.

More Products

Digital Download: The Immigrant Army: Western New York’s Polish Volunteers in World War I

A PDF download of the original article by Stephen Cocca, as it appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of Western New York Heritage.

Digital Download: Orchard Park’s Allen Potter: A Life of Service Inspires a Unique Preservation Effort

A PDF download of the original article by Douglas DeCroix, as it appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of Western New York Heritage.

Digital Download: Clifford Cook Furnas and the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory

A PDF download of the original article by William Donohue, as it appeared in the Winter 2018 issue of Western New York Heritage.

Digital Download: Becoming American: The Journey of Italians in Genesee County

A PDF download of the original article by Michael J. Eula, as it appeared in the Winter 2018 issue of Western New York Heritage.