Humbug: The Art of P. T. Barnum

by Neil Harris

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226317528
• ISBN13: 9780226317526
• Release Date: May 1981
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Overview

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.