Pt barnum biography book

Nearly years after his death, the name P.T. Barnum still inspires wonder. Robert Wilson’s vivid new biography captures the full genius, infamy, and allure of the ebullient showman, who, from birth to death, repeatedly reinvented himself. Barnum wrote several books, including Life of P. T. Barnum (), The Humbugs of the World (), Struggles and Triumphs (), Forest and Jungle, or, Thrilling Adventures in All Quarters of the Globe[35] and The Art of Money-Getting (). Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
For more than fifty years, Phineas T. Barnum embodied all that was grand and fraudulent in American mass culture.