Crocker The Clown

Crocker the Clown: A Tale for Boys is a novel written by Benjamin Clarke and published in 1869. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Crocker who dreams of becoming a clown in a traveling circus. Despite the objections of his parents, Crocker runs away from home to join the circus and pursue his dream. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including other performers, animals, and even a group of thieves. Through his experiences, Crocker learns valuable lessons about perseverance, loyalty, and the importance of following one's dreams. The novel is aimed at young boys and is filled with action, adventure, and humor. It is a classic tale of coming of age and finding one's place in the world, and remains a beloved children's book to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.