Selected Letters of P.T. Barnum

by P.T. Barnum

351 pages, Unknown Binding

Published January 1, 1983

About the author

American man Phineas Taylor Barnum established The Greatest Show on Earth in 1871; its major competition in 1881 merged to form the circus of James Anthony Bailey.

Phineas Taylor Barnum, a best remembered entertainer, promoted such celebrated hoaxes as the Feejee mermaid and founded later the Ringling brothers.

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Reviews

[Daniel Silliman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great selection of letters that really give you a sense of the man. The editing is also excellent--providing enough additional information without overwhelming the text.