The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of

The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum

Discover the true story of P.T. Barnum, the man who created the world-famous Barnum & Bailey Circus, as featured in the movieÂ 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, hereâ€™ s a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Readers can visit Barnumâ€™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 Barnumâ€™s legacy to the 19th century and beyond. Drawing on old circus posters, photographs, etchings, ticket stubsâ€”and with incredible decorative art by Ray Fenwickâ€”this book presents history as itâ€™s never been experienced beforeâ€”a show-stopping event!
Country USA
Brand Schwartz & Wade
Manufacturer Schwartz & Wade
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780375841972
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2009-09-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375841972

The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum