Barnum, P.T.
The Colossal P. T. Barnum Reader: Nothing Else Like It In the Universe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252072956
- author:
- Barnum, P.T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Colossal P.T. Barnum Reader Nothing Else Like it in the Universe by Phineas Taylor Barnum This comprehensive collection offers a new and complete portrait of American showman P.T. Barnum, revealing him as a moral reformer, a habitual hoaxer, an insightful critic, and more. Spanning his life from itinerant hawker to manager of the world's first show business empire, this volume brings together excerpts from his writings, including pseudo-autobiographical works, letters, and travelogues. The Colossal P.T. Barnum Reader features reproductions of rare posters and vintage photographs, providing a unique glimpse into Barnum's career and cultural impact. This collection sheds light on his role in building the modern culture industry and offers a fresh understanding of this complex figure.
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