""The Life of P.T. Barnum"" is an autobiography written by the famous American showman and businessman, Phineas Taylor Barnum. In this book, Barnum chronicles his life from his early years as a poor boy in Connecticut to his rise to fame as a circus owner and promoter.Barnum recounts his many successes and failures, including his creation of the ""Greatest Show on Earth"" and his involvement in the American Museum in New York City. He also shares his thoughts on various topics, such as religion, politics, and the importance of entertainment.Throughout the book, Barnum emphasizes his belief in the power of advertising and promotion, and he provides examples of his many successful marketing campaigns. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriages and relationships with his children.Overall, ""The Life of P.T. Barnum"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential and colorful figures in American history.1855. P.T. Barnum relates a true history of his adventures and the many enterprises in which he had engaged. A very interesting and colorful man, Barnum discusses his checkered career, where he had been everything from farmer's boy to merchant, clerk to manager, show man and bank president. He had been in jails and palaces, known poverty and wealth, traveled over a large portion of two continents and had seen all varieties of people and character. A light-hearted, intriguing history which will endeavor the reader to laugh at the antics of this historical show man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.