Publisher's Synopsis
"Struggles and Triumphs" is the autobiography of P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman, businessman, and the founder of the circus that would become the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The book provides a personal account of Barnum's life, his struggles, his rise to fame, and his experiences with various ventures, including his promotion of unusual acts and exhibits, as well as his business dealings.