Bibliograph

Barnum, an American life, Robert Wilson

Type

Label

Barnum, an American life, Robert Wilson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-322) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Barnum

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1083699231

Responsibility statement

Robert Wilson

Series statement

Simon & Schuster nonfiction original hardcover

Sub title

an American life

Summary

"The first major biography of P.T. Barnum in a generation, a vivid account of the forefather of American entertainment"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: "Do you know Barnum?" -- The richest child in town -- The nursemaid -- On Broadway -- The mermaid -- The general -- The queen -- The continent -- At home -- The voice -- Temples of entertainment -- Before the fall -- Putting out fires -- A ruined man -- The war and a wedding -- Fire! -- Show fever -- Marriage bonds -- Excitement, pepper & mustard -- And Bailey -- Last years

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