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Dive into the captivating autobiography of P.T. Barnum, the visionary behind the Greatest Show on Earth, as he recounts his remarkable journey up until 1872. More than just a showman and museum operator, Barnum was also an antislavery advocate, a Connecticut state legislator, and the Mayor of Bridgeport. In this 1873 edition, he shares his candid insights on his career, the art of making money, and the pressing social issues of his time, offering a unique perspective on the life of one of Americas most intriguing figures. - Summary by DrPGould

Join P. T. Barnum as he unravels the most captivating humbugs of our time in his signature entertaining style. From dubious medical practices and cunning quacks to the mysteries of ghosts, witchcraft, and religious charlatans, Barnum takes you on a thrilling ride through money manias, adventurous tales, and personal anecdotes that will leave you both amused and astounded. (Summary by Barry Eads)

Here is P. T. Barnum's insightful review of humbugs, scams, deceits (and self-deceits) in culture, economics, entertainment, religion, medicine, and more.

"In the United States, where we have more land than people, it is not at all difficult for persons in good health to make money. In this comparatively new field there are so many avenues of success open, so many vocations which are not crowded, that any person of either sex who is willing, at least for the time being, to engage in any respectable occupation that offers, may find lucrative employment."

“Les Standiford takes us under the big top and behind the curtain in this richly researched and thoroughly engaging narrative that captures all of the entrepreneurial intrigue and spirit of the American circus.” —Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the Grove Millions...

Along with historical narrative, hear rare recordings of some of the most iconic people in history, including Robert Browning, Kenneth Landfrey, Florence Nightingale, Sir Henry Morton Stanley, PT Barnum, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Edwin Booth, General Nelson Miles, William Jennings Bryan and Garret A. Hobart. Recording obtained and published by Rick Sheridan.