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P. T. Barnum narrates his early history as Clerk, Merchant and Editor, and his later career as showman, with numerous illustrations by artist F.O.C. Darley. Transcribed from, and stylized to emulate the original 1855 printed edition.
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P.T. Barnum was the founder of the renowned Barnum & Bailey circus and noted American showman, entrepreneur and businessman. He began his career at a newspaper, then subsequently moved on to various business ventures, and finally became a politician.
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`[P.T. Barnum was the] greatest American impresario, a canny businessman who was just a little luckier, more energetic and more imaginative than his competitors. As a result, he wound up the most influential progenitor of much that is spectacular, vulgar, cheerfully phony and just plain fun about American popular culture' The Times
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- PublisherTadalique and Company
- Publication date1854
- ISBN 10 0988943743
- ISBN 13 9780988943742
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages406
- EditorMerrow Jeffrey
- IllustratorDarley F. O. C.
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The Life of P. T. Barnum Written by Himself
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. Darley, F. O. C. (illustrator). 406 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.02 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0988943743
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