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

from jmsummer

This book is about the life and times of P.T.Barnum, considered the greatest showman on earth. He is best know for the creation of the modern circus that takes his name. He was also known for his famous museam. This book ties together those events with the moments that made up the rest of his lif...

from jmsummer

This book is about the life and times of P.T.Barnum, considered the greatest showman on earth. He is best know for the creation of the modern circus that takes his name. He was also known for his famous museam. This book ties together those events with the moments that made up the rest of his lif...

from YouthGPL

Susan says: This is a biography of P.T. Barnum, and I learned quite a lot from it. The tone is circus-like, with a lot of exclamations and interesting sidebars. It has a great page design which I think will draw readers with its old-time feel, like an old circus poster. It's easy to read, and lon...

from JessieP73

A fun and interesting biography of P.T. Barnum. I liked the inset text boxes and abundance of images, especially all of the curiosities that Barnum featured in his museum and at his show. I also appreciated that his neglect of his wife and children and his drinking problem were addressed, but the...

from abcrane

A wondrous reflection on one of the largest names in circus history. Fleming does an excellent job creating an exciting atmosphere that is full of accessible information. I really appreciated being about to get a lot of additional information in terms of the sidebars and photo captions. This is a...