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100 1 _aBenton, Joel,
_d1832-1911
245 1 2 _aA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-12-01
508 _aScanned by Charles Keller with OmniPage Professional OCR
520 _a"A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. Barnum" by Joel Benton is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and career of Phineas Taylor Barnum, who is famously known as a showman and one of the founders of modern circus entertainment. It details his humble beginnings, his rise to fame, and the rich tapestry of experiences that shaped his vision for entertainment and business. At the start of the biography, we learn about Barnum's childhood in Bethel, Connecticut, where he was born into a modest family on July 5, 1810. The narrative focuses on his early experiences, including his adventures and misadventures in farming and trade, as well as his first journeys to New York City, where he encountered the complexities of urban life. The beginning emphasizes his innate entrepreneurial spirit, which he demonstrated through various childhood ventures. Barnum's introduction to the world of business sets the stage for his later success as a celebrated showman who embraced both humor and strategy in his performances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBarnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
653 _aCircus owners -- United States -- Biography
653 _aBarnum's American Museum
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1576
999 _c43692
_d43692