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Book Review of Barnum: An American Life

Barnum: An American Life
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Well-written biography of a great American showman. Barnum established popular museums, traveling shows, and circuses. He was also a temperance lecturer and promoter of Tom Thumb and singer Jenny Lind. Enjoyable read, but I think I prefer Irving Wallace's book about Barnum.