Wholesale Barnum: An American Life

This new biography captures the genius, infamy, and allure of the ebullient showman, who repeatedly reinvented himself from birth to death. He learned how to wow crowds and built a fortune, placing him among the first millionaires in the United States. Despite suffering tragedy, bankruptcy, and fires, Barnum willed himself to recover and succeed again. As an entertainer, he courted controversy throughout his life but was guided by strong convictions, eager to thrill and bring joy to his audiences. He never uttered the infamous line, "There's a sucker born every minute," instead taking pride in giving crowds their money's worth. This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.