Author · 3 titles

P. T. Barnum

Phineas Taylor Barnum, known as P. T. Barnum, was a 19th-century American showman, entrepreneur, and entertainer. Born in 1810, his innovative spirit and marketing prowess made him a pioneer in the entertainment industry. Barnum gained fame for his extravagant exhibitions, including the famed Barnum's American Museum and the world-renowned circus "The Greatest Show on Earth.". and Barnum & Bailey Circus with James Anthony Bailey. He was also an author, publisher, and philanthropist, although he said of himself: "I am a showman by profession ...

All contributors