Publisher's Synopsis
""Struggles and Triumphs: Or The Recollections of P. T. Barnum"" is an autobiography written by the famous American showman, Phineas Taylor Barnum. Originally published in 1882, the book chronicles Barnum's life from his early days as a poor farmer's son in Connecticut to his rise as one of the most successful and controversial showmen of the 19th century. Barnum's recollections are filled with colorful anecdotes about his experiences as a circus owner, museum proprietor, and promoter of various hoaxes and curiosities. He also shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including religion, politics, and social issues of his time. Throughout the book, Barnum emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and self-promotion in achieving success. He also reflects on his failures and mistakes, and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Overall, ""Struggles and Triumphs"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic and influential figures.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.
