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Humbug: The Art of P. T. Barnum (Paperback)

~ (Author) "PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM was born July 5, 1810, in Bethel, a part of Danbury, Connecticut..." (more)
Key Phrases: operational aesthetic, woolly horse, New York, Tom Thumb, Jenny Lind (more...)
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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.


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Neil Harris is professor of history at the University of Chicago. He is the author of The Artist in American Society and Cultural Excursion, both published by the University of Chicago Press.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; Phoenix Ed edition (May 15, 1981)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0226317528
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226317526
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #624,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, March 3, 2004
This book gives a great overview of the life and times of P.T. Barnum. It doesn't go too in-depth about any particular parts of his life but does touch on just about everything he did. It's a great entry level book into the world of P.T. Barnum.
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