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| the life of pt barnum: Life of P.T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1855 |
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| the life of pt barnum: Barnum Robert Wilson, 2020-08-11 “Robert Wilson’s Barnum, the first full-dress biography in twenty years, eschews clichés for a more nuanced story…It is a life for our times, and the biography Barnum deserves.” —The Wall Street Journal P.T. Barnum is the greatest showman the world has ever seen. As a creator of the Barnum & Baily Circus and a champion of wonder, joy, trickery, and “humbug,” he was the founding father of American entertainment—and as Robert Wilson argues, one of the most important figures in American history. Nearly 125 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. He learned as a young man how to wow crowds, and built a fortune that placed him among the first millionaires in the United States. He also suffered tragedy, bankruptcy, and fires that destroyed his life’s work, yet willed himself to recover and succeed again. As an entertainer, Barnum courted controversy throughout his life—yet he was also a man of strong convictions, guided in his work not by a desire to deceive, but an eagerness to thrill and bring joy to his audiences. He almost certainly never uttered the infamous line, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” instead taking pride in giving crowds their money’s worth and more. Robert Wilson, editor of The American Scholar, tells a gripping story in Barnum, one that’s imbued with the same buoyant spirit as the man himself. In this “engaging, insightful, and richly researched new biography” (New York Journal of Books), Wilson adeptly makes the case for P.T. Barnum’s place among the icons of American history, as a figure who represented, and indeed created, a distinctly American sense of optimism, industriousness, humor, and relentless energy. |
| the life of pt barnum: P.T. Barnum A. H. Saxon, 1989 I believe hugely in advertising and blowing my own trumpet, beating the gongs, drums, to attract attention to a show, Phineas Taylor Barnum wrote to a publisher in 1860. I don't believe in 'duping the public,' but I believe in first attracting and then pleasing them. The name P.T. Barnum is virtually synonymous with the fine art of self-advertisement and the apocryphal statement, There's a sucker born every minute. Nearly a century after his death, Barnum remains one of America's most celebrated figures. In the Selected Letters of P.T. Barnum, A.H. Saxon brings together more than 300 letters written by the self-styled Prince of Humbugs. Here we see him, opinionated and exuberant, with only the rarest flashes of introspection and self-doubt, haggling with business partners, blustering over politics, and attempting to get such friends as Mark Twain to endorse his latest schemes. Always the king of showmen, Barnum considered himself a museum man first and was forever on the lookout for curiosities, whether animate or inanimate. His early career included such outright frauds as Joice Heth, the 161-year-old nurse of George Washington, and the Fejee Mermaid-the desiccated head and torso of a monkey sewn to the body of a fish. Although in later years he projected a more solid, respectable image-managing the irreproachable legitimate attraction Jenny Lind, becoming a leading light in the temperance crusade, founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus-much of his daily existence continued to be unabashedly devoted to manipulating public opinion so as to acquire for himself and his enterprises what he delightedly termed notoriety. His famous autobiography, The Life of P.T. Barnum, which he regularly augmented during the last quarter century of his life, was itself a masterpiece of self-promotion. Will you have the kindness to announce that I am writing my life & that fifty-seven different publishers have applied for the chance of publishing it, he wrote to a newspaper editor, adding, Such is the fact-and if it wasn't, why still it ain't a bad announcement. The Selected Letters of P.T. Barnum captures the magic of this consummate showman's life, truly his own greatest show on earth. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum Candace Fleming, 2009-09-08 Discover the true story of P.T. Barnum, the man who created the world-famous Barnum & Bailey Circus, as featured in the movie The Greatest Showman! The award-winning author of The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, Amelia Lost, and Our Eleanor brings us the larger-than-life biography of showman P. T. Barnum. Known far and wide for his jumbo elephants, midgets, and three-ring circuses, here’ s a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Readers can visit Barnum’s American Museum; meet Tom Thumb, the miniature man (only 39 inches tall) and his tinier bride (32 inches); experience the thrill Barnum must have felt when, at age 60, he joined the circus; and discover Barnum’s legacy to the 19th century and beyond. Drawing on old circus posters, photographs, etchings, ticket stubs—and with incredible decorative art by Ray Fenwick—this book presents history as it’s never been experienced before—a show-stopping event! |
| the life of pt barnum: Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum P. T. Barnum, 2023-11-10 In Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum, the legendary showman offers a captivating autobiographical narrative that interweaves personal anecdotes with reflections on his remarkable career. Written in a conversational yet eloquent prose style characteristic of 19th-century American literature, Barnum's memoir delves into the complexities of entrepreneurship, fame, and the art of entertainment. His unique insights into the burgeoning world of spectacle and amusement during the Gilded Age serve as both a historical document and a fascinating exploration of the human spirit's resilience against adversity. P. T. Barnum, often hailed as the father of modern marketing, was not only an astute promoter but also a visionary who understood the pulse of public interest. His rich experiences, ranging from humble beginnings to the heights of success with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, reflect his deep understanding of the entertainment industry. This book emerges from a life defined by struggle and triumph, heavily influenced by Barnum's commitment to innovation and his relentless pursuit of the extraordinary. I highly recommend Struggles and Triumphs to readers interested in the intersection of art, commerce, and biography. It is a compelling account that not only entertains but also inspires by exemplifying how creativity and determination can forge a path through life's challenges. |
| the life of pt barnum: How I Made Millions Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1918 |
| the life of pt barnum: Becoming Tom Thumb Eric D. Lehman, 2012-01-01 An “evocative and entertaining” biography of the nineteenth century circus performer who became a global phenomenon (Neil Harris, author of Humbug). When P. T. Barnum met twenty-five-inch-tall Charles Stratton at a Bridgeport, Connecticut hotel in 1843, one of the most important partnerships in entertainment history was born. With Barnum’s promotional skills and the miniature Stratton’s comedic talents, they charmed a Who’s Who of the nineteenth century, from Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens to Abraham Lincoln. Adored worldwide as “General Tom Thumb,” Stratton played to sold-out shows for almost forty years. From his days as a precocious child star to his tragic early death, Becoming Tom Thumb tells the full story of this iconic figure for the first time. It details his triumphs on the New York stage, his epic celebrity wedding, and his around-the-world tour, drawing on newly available primary sources and interviews. From the mansions of Paris to the deserts of Australia, Stratton’s unique brand of Yankee comedy not only earned him the accolades of millions of fans, it helped move little people out of the side show and into the limelight. |
| the life of pt barnum: P.T. Barnum David K. Wright, 1997 Introduces the life and accomplishments of the man who is known as the creator of the greatest show on Earth. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Art of Money Getting or Golden Rules for making Money Phineas Taylor Barnum, 2016-10-26 Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only to set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. But however easy it may be found to make money, I have no doubt many of my hearers will agree it is the most difficult thing in the world to keep it. The road to wealth is, as Dr. Franklin truly says, as plain as the road to the mill. It consists simply in expending less than we earn; that seems to be a very simple problem. PT Barnum |
| the life of pt barnum: The Life of P. T. Barnum, written by himself, etc Phineas Taylor BARNUM, 1855 |
| the life of pt barnum: We Are All His Creatures: Tales of P. T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman Deborah Noyes, 2020-03-10 In a series of interwoven fictionalized stories, Deborah Noyes gives voice to the marginalized women in P. T. Barnum’s family — and the talented entertainers he built his entertainment empire on. Much has been written about P. T. Barnum — legendary showman, entrepreneur, marketing genius, and one of the most famous nineteenth-century personalities. For those who lived in Barnum’s shadow, however, life was complex. P. T. Barnum’s two families — his family at home, including his two wives and his daughters, and his family at work, including Little People, a giantess, an opera singer, and many sideshow entertainers — suffered greatly from his cruelty and exploitation. Yet, at the same time, some of his performers, such as General Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton), became wealthy celebrities who were admired and feted by presidents and royalty. In this collection of interlinked stories illustrated with archival photographs, Deborah Noyes digs deep into what is known about the people in Barnum’s orbit and imagines their personal lives, putting front and center the complicated joy and pain of what it meant to be one of Barnum’s “creatures.” |
| the life of pt barnum: The True Life of the World's Greatest Showman P. T. Barnum, 2018-12-26 The original autobiography of the World's Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, now translated to modern English and complete with images of his amazing ground-breaking acts. |
| the life of pt barnum: The life of P.T. Barnum, by himself. Author's ed Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1855 |
| the life of pt barnum: The Life of P. T. Barnum, written by himself. Author's edition. With illustrations and a portrait Phineas Taylor BARNUM, 1855 |
| the life of pt barnum: Prince of Humbug Catherine M. Andronik, 1994 In this colorful and exuberant biography, Catherine Andronik chronicles the life of a famous promoter and businessman. With numerous photographs and period illustrations, Prince of Humbugs brings to young readers the larger-than-life story of P. T. Barnum, the master showman. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Life of P. T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1888 |
| the life of pt barnum: P. T. Barnum Tom Streissguth, 2008-01-01 Explores the life of showman P. T. Barnum, including his start as an entrepreneur, creating the American Museum, building and losing his fortune, and introducing the three-ring circus to America--Provided by publisher. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Fabulous Showman Irving Wallace, 1959 |
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| the life of pt barnum: Simple Money, Rich Life Bob Lotich, 2022-04-26 INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN FINANCIAL HEALTH BOOK OF THE YEAR • A hope-filled money guide to increase savings, earnings, and giving and actually enjoy it all while designing a life of freedom and eternal impact, from the founder of SeedTime Money. Broken down and stranded 1,000 miles from home with only $7 left in his bank account, Bob Lotich had reached his breaking point. He was stuck in a dead-end job, living paycheck-to-paycheck, and overwhelmed by debt. Bob had been following the world's advice with money and this was the fruit of it. In desperation, he cried out to God for wisdom, for a different way. The answer was a simple four-part formula, one based on timeless biblical principles, and, most important, it worked. After applying this simple formula, Bob discovered that his financial stress melted away and he finally felt fully in control of his money. As he continued to follow the four steps, he paid off over $400,000 in debt, reached a personal goal of giving $1 million by age 40, and achieved a level of financial freedom he never dreamed possible. In his casual and approachable style, Bob (along with his fun-loving wife, Linda) shares everything he learned about achieving true financial freedom, including: • How to create a money system so you can spend less time and get better results • The One-Category Budget: get 80% of the results with 20% of the work • The four keys to earning more in the digital era • How to automate your way to financial success in less than 10 minutes • The secrets of a six-figure giver • Three credit card rules that banks don’t want you to know • How to save $100s each month while still buying what you love • And much more! Whether you are doing “fine” or are in a financial crisis, the included 21-day kick-start will leave you with specific action items to guide you to success. You can have financial security, peace, significance, and eternal impact. Let Bob show you how to reimagine money as it was meant to be: simple. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum Candace Fleming, 2025-05-20 Discover the true story of P.T. Barnum, the man who created the world-famous Barnum & Bailey Circus, as featured in the movie The Greatest Showman! The award-winning author of The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, Amelia Lost, and Our Eleanor brings us the larger-than-life biography of showman P. T. Barnum. Known far and wide for his jumbo elephants, midgets, and three-ring circuses, here’ s a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Readers can visit Barnum’s American Museum; meet Tom Thumb, the miniature man (only 39 inches tall) and his tinier bride (32 inches); experience the thrill Barnum must have felt when, at age 60, he joined the circus; and discover Barnum’s legacy to the 19th century and beyond. Drawing on old circus posters, photographs, etchings, ticket stubs—and with incredible decorative art by Ray Fenwick—this book presents history as it’s never been experienced before—a show-stopping event! |
| the life of pt barnum: Struggles and Triumphs P. T. Barnum, 2023-05-09 Struggles and Triumphs is the autobiography of P. T. Barnum, the celebrated American showman. Though subtitled Forty Years’ Recollections, it covers a period of over 60 years, from his birth in 1810, to the later years of his career in the 1870s. Barnum has an engaging style, and his autobiography is crammed with many amusing and interesting incidents as he tells how he learned to make money entertaining the public through circuses, “freak shows,” theatrical presentations, concert tours and the like. On the way he builds up an impressive fortune, only to lose it all through a fraudulous speculation perpetrated on him. Then he starts again, pays off his debts and builds up another, greater fortune. Though often labelled as a “humbug” or “a mere charlatan” it’s clear that the majority of his contemporary Americans held him in affectionate regard. However modern readers may be upset by Barnum’s rather cavalier treatment of the animals under his care in the various menageries and aquariums he created, and be distressed by the details of how they were lost in the several fires which destroyed Barnum’s Museums. Also of great interest are Barnum’s philanthropic endeavours: lecturing on teetotalism; supporting negro equality; and funding civic developments. |
| the life of pt barnum: Entrepreneurs Who Changed History DK, 2020-09-15 Whether titans of industry, influential business leaders, or creators of history's most recognizable brands, these entrepreneurs had the vision, innovation, and ruthless determination to make their marks on our society in indelible ways. Boldly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope and depth, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History profiles more than 90 industry leaders across the world and throughout the ages - from the enterprising bankers of the medieval world and the merchants of an empire to the titans of industry and the geniuses of Silicon Valley. Combining accessible text with specially-commissioned illustrated portraits in a range of bold artwork styles, photographs, and infographics, entries showcase each individual in a fresh, visual way. The towering personalities behind some of history's most recognizable brands and companies - their ruthlessness, tenacity, creativity, and sheer grit - are all brought to vivid life. Profiling the kings and queens of commerce and trade, Entrepreneurs Who Changed History features the familiar faces of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller, Ford and Ferrari, Gates and Zuckerberg, alongside lesser-known figures such as the enterprising women of colonial America, the emancipated enslaved people who became millionaires against all odds, and the individuals powering today's emerging economies. |
| the life of pt barnum: Struggles and Triumphs Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1875 |
| the life of pt barnum: The Life of P.T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1854 |
| the life of pt barnum: E Pluribus Barnum Bluford Adams, 1997 The first book to consider the career of P. T. Barnum from a cultural studies perspective. Phineas Taylor Barnum lived from 1810 until 1891, and in the eighty-one years of his life he created show business as we know it. In E Pluribus Barnum, Bluford Adams investigates the influence Barnum had on American popular culture of the nineteenth century, and expands our understanding of the ways he continues to influence us today. Beginning with a discussion of Barnum's early shows, Adams demonstrates the dynamic interplay between Barnum's increasingly respectable aspirations for his entertainments and his active cultivation of middle-class sensibilities in his audiences. In his discussion of the 1850-51 concert tour of the Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind, Adams explores the role played by women's rights and class issues in Barnum's management of these concerts. Barnum's American Museum and the moral dramas presented in its theater are examined, as well as the later circuses. Adams relates the rise of Barnum to the emergence of a new U.S. society, one riven by conflicts over slavery, feminism, immigration, and capitalism, and considers his career as a crucial moment in the on-going struggle over the politics of U.S. commercial entertainments. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Art of Money Getting P. T. Barnum, 2021-03-20 The Art of Money Getting was written by P. T. Barnum, who is widely known as an important historical entrepreneur as founder of the famous traveling circus, but in this publication Barnum shares his knowledge of business and teaches readers how to be successful in making money. This is an excellent book for individuals who are interested in learning from an important historical business leaders own personal success and also serves as an excellent motivational writing intended for those looking to be successful and make lots of money. This Ultimate Book Club edition also includes discussion questions for the perfect book club gathering. It is beautifully designed to be a decorative masterpiece on your shelf and a great way to get your classic book collection started. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Humbugs of the World Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1866 |
| the life of pt barnum: On Michael Jackson Margo Jefferson, 2006-01-10 The renowned Pulitzer Prize–winning cultural critic brilliantly unravels the complexities of one of the most enigmatic figures of our time in this passionate, incisive, and bracing work of cultural analysis. Who is Michael Jackson and what does it mean to call him a “What Is It”? What do P. T. Barnum, Peter Pan, and Edgar Allan Poe have to do with our fascination with Jackson? How did his curious Victorian upbringing and his tenure as a child prodigy on the “chitlin’ circuit” inform his character and multiplicity of selves? How is Michael Jackson’s celebrity related to the outrageous popularity of nineteenth-century minstrelsy? What is the perverse appeal of child stars for grown-ups and what is the price of such stardom for these children and for us? What uncanniness provoked Michael Jackson to become “Alone of All His Race, Alone of All Her Sex,” while establishing himself as an undeniably great performer with neo-Gothic, dandy proclivities and a producer of visionary music videos? What do we find so unnerving about Michael Jackson’s presumed monstrosity? In short, how are we all of us implicated? In this stunning book, Margo Jefferson gives us the incontrovertible lowdown on call-him-what-you-wish; she offers a powerful reckoning with a quintessential, richly allusive signifier of American society and popular culture. |
| the life of pt barnum: The Life of P. T. Barnum, written by himself, etc Phineas Taylor BARNUM, 1856 |
| the life of pt barnum: Struggles and Triumphs Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1927 |
| the life of pt barnum: P.T. Barnum Philip B. Kunhardt, Philip B. Kunhardt (III), Peter W. Kunhardt, 1995 A biography of the man who founded the famous circus, a millionaire and entertainer extraordinaire. |
| the life of pt barnum: Life of P. T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum, 1885 |
| the life of pt barnum: P.T. Barnum the Greatest Showman on Earth: Illustrated Enlarged Special Edition Phineas Barnum, 2021-05-07 |
| the life of pt barnum: Humbug Neil Harris, 1981-05-15 This carefully researched study of America's greatest showman, huckster, and impresario is both an inclusive analysis of the historical and cultural forces that were the conditions of P. T. Barnum's success, and, as befits its subject, a richly entertaining presentation of the outrageous man and his exploits. -- Publisher. |
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