Publisher's Synopsis
The Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles of the World: The Story of Their Capture is a book written by P.T. Barnum, an American showman and businessman. The book is a detailed account of Barnum's experiences capturing and exhibiting exotic animals from around the world during the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, monkeys, snakes, and birds of prey. Barnum shares his adventures and challenges in capturing these animals, as well as the logistics of transporting them to his various exhibitions. Barnum also provides insight into the behavior and characteristics of each species, drawing on his extensive experience working with them. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the animals, making the book an entertaining read for both animal lovers and those interested in the history of animal exhibits. Overall, The Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles of the World: The Story of Their Capture is a fascinating glimpse into the world of exotic animal collecting and exhibition during the 19th century, written by one of the most famous showmen of the era.The Fascinating First Hand Account Of Barnum's Big Game Hunting And His Bring Them Back Alive Exploits.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.
