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P.T. Barnum: The Legend and the Man

A.H. Saxon

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Summary

A. H. Saxon traces Barnum’s life and career as a showman. The biography includes chapters on his early life, mermaids and the performer known as General Tom Thumb, Bridgeport and bankruptcy, and Jumbo the elephant. It also includes an appendix on stories attributed to Barnum.

  • SourceP. T. Barnum: The Legend and the Man — Columbia University Press · Title, Contents and formats; January 1990 hardcover ISBN 9780231056861

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Compare Barnum’s commercial attractions, bankruptcy and later ventures. The show-business history provides cases for studying promotion and operating decisions through both business growth and failure.

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    Saxon’s biography covers Barnum’s life and showmanship, including his bankruptcy and later career.
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