Toby Tyler

Toby Tyler: Or Ten Weeks With A Circus is a classic children's novel written by James Otis. The story follows Toby Tyler, a young orphan boy who runs away from his cruel uncle to join a traveling circus. Toby is initially thrilled with his new life, but soon realizes that circus life is not as glamorous as he had imagined. He faces challenges such as harsh working conditions, mistreatment from the circus owner, and the loss of his beloved monkey companion. Through his experiences, Toby learns valuable lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the importance of family. The novel is set in the mid-1800s and provides a glimpse into the world of traveling circuses during that time period. It is a heartwarming story that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.