P. T. Barnum

The Legend and the Man

A. H. Saxon

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English

Columbia University Press
01 January 1990

Circus; Biography: general

This comprehensive study of the legendary showman employs diaries, letters, and business records to examine Barnum's personal and professional life--his sexual indiscretions, freak shows, and infamous hoaxes--and to debunk some of the many myths surrounding this most caricatured individual.

By: A. H. Saxon
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 68g
ISBN: 9780231056861
ISBN 10: 0231056869
Pages: 437
Publication Date: 01 January 1990
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

A. H. Saxon is the author of many books and articles on the history of the theatre, circus, and popular entertainments.