Struggles And Triumphs, Or Forty Years' Of Recollections Of P.T. Barnum, Written By Himself

Struggles and Triumphs, or Forty Years' of Recollections of P.T. Barnum, written by Himself

by P. T. Barnum

This autobiography details the life and business endeavors of P.T. Barnum, the founder of the "Greatest Show on Earth." Barnum, a multifaceted figure, was not only a showman and museum operator but also an antislavery politician, Connecticut state legislator, Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and temperance lecturer. In this book, Barnum provides insights into his career, economic views, and other issues of the day, offering a valuable historical perspective.

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P. T. Barnum

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Barnum wrote several books, including Life of P. T. Barnum (1855), The Humbugs of the World (1865), Struggles and Triumphs (1869), Forest and jungle, or, Thrilling adventures in all quarters of the gl...

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