P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum formed the circus that came to be known as The Greatest Show on Earth. A brash, larger-than-life entrepreneur, he transformed the nature of commercial entertainment in the 19th century, from his private museum of curiosities to his big-top extravaganzas. Barnum introduced audiences to General Tom Thumb, Jumbo the elephant, and Jenny Lind, "The Swedish nightingale," among other sensations. He concluded his career by serving two terms in the legislature of his home state, Connecticut, and as the mayor of Bridgeport. The Art Of Money Getting P. T. Barnum's guide to prosperity offers practical advice for personal success. Rather than schemes for acquiring wealth, the great showman presents 20 rules for the development of character and for cultivating habits that will insure financial security. His timeless counsel ranges from choosing the right vocation and avoiding debt to preserving integrity and maintaining courtesy. (0486836134) As relevant today as it was upon its 1880 publication Timeless counsel from a legendary impresario Helpful companion to readers wishing to make the most of their talents and opportunities Barnum's Own Story An Autobiography Barnum's career of showmanship and charlatanry was marked by a surprising undercurrent of honesty and forthrightness and his exuberant autobiography forms a happy combination of all those traits. In a classic of self-accusation and self-justification, he reveals the stories behind his famous hoaxes and publicity stunts, exposing 19th-century America's gullibility and thirst for marvels. Illustrations throughout. (0486811875) In 1871, he launched the traveling spectacle that would become the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Barnum's autobiography embodies the spirit of America's most exciting boom years The true-life tale of a man of boundless imagination and indomitable energy. Read more
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🗸 Author(s): P. T. Barnum
🗸 Title: Barnum's Own Story: The Autobiography of P. T. Barnum
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