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The Urban Circus

The Urban Circus

Author(s): Catriona Rainsford

Location(s): Mexico

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs, Travelogue

Era(s): Modern

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After travelling to India on leaving school, Catriona intended to make a life for herself in Asia until an injury forced her to return to the UK. A promise made at closing time in a Cambridge pub then took her to Mexico, where a chance meeting began her journey with Mexican street performers.

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‘A wild and extraordinary book…Highly recommended, but I’d rather read than live it.’ CONDE NAST TRAVELLER

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