P.T. Barnum

See and Read Biographies

by Anne Edwards

An easy-to-read biography of the man who created "The Greatest Show on Earth."

59 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[David Edmonds · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a charming little volume that is definitely geared toward a younger audience but is still a good, if simplified, biography of P.T. Barnum. Edwards follows his life from childhood right up to his death, highlighting all the major accomplishments in his life. The accompanying illustration by Marylin Hafner are cute, if not a little dated, but it's part of the charm of the book.