Items related to Barnum!: In Secret Service to the USA
Synopsis
After P.T. Barnum saves President Grover Cleveland's life, he sets out to destroy the evil Nikola Tesla and save the union.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Who knew that amid the bearded lady, the wolf boy and the human fly at Barnum and Bailey's circus, there was also a secret agent? After P.T. Barnum saves President Grover Cleveland's life, he becomes the president's newest agent to help thwart an attempt to destroy the Union. Aided by Span the human fly, diminutive powerhouse Colonel Dyna-Mite, Hypnosia the mesmerist, Plastino the rubber man, Primeva the animal mistress and Siamese twins Chang and Eng, Barnum hopes to defeat the evil Nikola Tesla. The traveling sideshow may be America's last hope. Barnum's set-up is the perfect guise to gather information from across the United States and keep tabs on Tesla and his diabolical plans. Circus folk are often depicted as criminals and other undesirables, but in this tale writers Chaykin and Tischman delightfully turn the tables and put the freaks on the same side as the law where they can use their skills of deception and illusion to gain information against Tesla. Also fitting are the illustrations, akin to old Civil War posters or hand-drawn pictures. Henrichon fills each page with a classic art style that is a nod to history. Whereas Chaykin and Tischman have an ear for 19th-century dialogue, Henrichon has a hand in believable renderings of not just the characters, but their dress and environment. This handsome edition will delight enthusiasts of the circus, comics or American history.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Barnum!: In Secret Service to the USA
Stock Image
Barnum!: In Secret Service to the USA
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_468036557
Stock Image
Barnum!: In Secret Service to the USA
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_451430918
Stock Image
Barnum!: In Secret Service to the USA
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_432839871
Stock Image
BARNUM! IN SECRET SERVICE TO THE U.S.A.
Seller: Billthebookguy, Eads, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade paperback format. Unread, new. Fine condition. NOT a dreaded 'Good' or 'Acceptable' copy, since 'Good' is three grades below 'Fine' and is bookseller jargon for 'not so good', while nobody has any clue what 'Acceptable' means. Seller Inventory # 16670
Stock Image
Barnum: In Secret Service to the USA
Seller: John's Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Book is in as new condition. Has been kept in a polythene wrapper with backing card. Seller Inventory # M0567
Buy Used
US$ 14.92
US$ 35.72 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available