James H. McKenzie (1862 -1952): The Circus Part 1
“Wanderlust was born in me” James H. McKenzie P. 54 In the early ’80s when James’ was only in his late teens, …
James H. McKenzie (1862-1952): Purpose and Audience
“A Showman is a Man who can Entertain“ James H. McKenzie, Pg 162 James H. McKenzie was a performer and therefore it …
James H. McKenzie (1862 -1952): Education and the Circus Part 2
I had never been sent to school, the board schools were temporary James H. McKenzie P. 54 James H. McKenzie could not …
James H. McKenzie (1862 -1952): Freak Shows and The Fair
“It did not take much to amuse those in the country in those days.” James H. McKenzie P. 178 The fairs of …
James H. McKenzie (1862 -1952): The Gypsies
“I strolled away not knowing where, but content to realise that I was free to go where I pleased” James H. McKenzie …
James H. McKenzie (1862-1952): An Introduction
“You will want this man in a year or two” James H McKenzie, The Autobiography Of A Circus Showman, Pg 185 The …
Researching Writing Lives blog post
“Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” Virgina …
James H. McKenzie (1862 -1952): Finance and Work
With money in my pocket there was nothing to worry about James H.McKenzie P. 75 James H. McKenzie was a grafter. He …
James H. McKenzie (1862-1952): Home and Family Pt 2
“Both was old friends” James H McKenzie P. 20 James H. McKenzie was a popular man. Everywhere he went he made good …