P. T. Barnum: Every Crowd Has a Silver Lining

(Part of the Americans—The Spirit of a Nation Series)

by Tom Streissguth

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When Jumbo the Elephant arrived in the United States in 1882, crowds lined up to see this seven-ton animal perform at the circus. Only one man could deliver such a giant attraction to audiences, P. T. Barnum. A master of entertainment and showmanship, Barnum introduced Americans to wild acts and curiosities at the American Museum and the Barnum and Bailey Circus. His keen understanding of advertisement and promotion helped invent the modern world...

Format:Library Binding

Language:English

ISBN:0766030229

ISBN13:9780766030220

Release Date:January 2008

Publisher:Enslow Publishing

Length:128 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Age Range:10 to 17 years

Grade Range:Grades 5 to 12

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Biographies Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Literary Performing Arts

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(Part of the Americans—The Spirit of a Nation Series)

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