A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum

By Joel Benton

Witness the improbable journey of a young boy turned celebrated showman, who captivated audiences with humor, strategy, and unparalleled spectacles.

Genres

Biographies History - American

Released

1998-12-01

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Summary

"A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum" by Joel Benton is a biography that recounts the extraordinary life of P.T. Barnum, a man synonymous with spectacle and the birth of modern circus entertainment, by outlining a compelling history beginning with his formative years in Bethel, Connecticut, born into a family of ordinary means in 1810, and following his transformation from someone who farmed and traded, to someone who visited New York City, thus highlighting his early entrepreneurial spirit.