The Life of P.T. Barnum (Collins Classics)

Name: The Life of P.T. Barnum (Collins Classics)
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008284749
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By (author): P.T. Barnum

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Meet the greatest entertainer of the 19th Century

In 1834, desperate to create a better life for his family, small-time Connecticut businessman P. T. Barnum moved to New York City. With true entrepreneurial spirit and against all odds, he wowed audiences with his ensemble of musical spectacles, attractions and variety shows often exploiting the vulnerable for entertainment value. A master showman, his crowning achievement was the world-famous circus, Barnum & Baileys Greatest Show on Earth.

In this account of his life and work, written by the man himself and first published in 1855, P. T. Barnum creates an aura of excitement about himself and his enduring fame, confirming his reputation as the greatest impresario of all time and revealing the controversial decisions that helped him to his fortune.

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Weight: 280g
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
Publication Date: 14 Dec 2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780008284749

About P.T. Barnum

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.