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Title: Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online
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Summary: "Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum" by Barnum is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. This memoir recounts the colorful and eventful life of P. T. Barnum, a renowned showman and entrepreneur, detailing his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a significant figure in the entertainment world. The narrative promises to be not only entertaining and filled with anecdotes but also instructive, as it reflects on the lessons of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening of the autobiography introduces the author’s early life in Bethel, Connecticut, where he was born into a family of modest means. From a young age, Barnum demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, engaging in various small ventures like selling homemade candies and trading goods. He shares amusing tales of his childhood experiences, including a memorable first visit to New York City that left him both exhilarated and disillusioned. Barnum also reflects on the values instilled by his family, particularly his mother's influence and his father's varied pursuits, setting the stage for the challenges and adventures he would face in his quest for success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

EBook No.: 50115

Published: Oct 2, 2015

Downloads: 207

Language: English

Subject: Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

Subject: Circus owners -- United States -- Biography

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years' Recollections of P. T. Barnum" by Barnum is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. This memoir recounts the colorful and eventful life of P. T. Barnum, a renowned showman and entrepreneur, detailing his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a significant figure in the entertainment world. The narrative promises to be not only entertaining and filled with anecdotes but also instructive, as it reflects on the lessons of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening of the autobiography introduces the author’s early life in Bethel, Connecticut, where he was born into a family of modest means. From a young age, Barnum demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, engaging in various small ventures like selling homemade candies and trading goods. He shares amusing tales of his childhood experiences, including a memorable first visit to New York City that left him both exhilarated and disillusioned. Barnum also reflects on the values instilled by his family, particularly his mother's influence and his father's varied pursuits, setting the stage for the challenges and adventures he would face in his quest for success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

EBook No.: 50115

Published: Oct 2, 2015

Downloads: 207

Language: English

Subject: Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

Subject: Circus owners -- United States -- Biography

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.