Humbug - The Art of P. T. Barnum

This carefully researched study of America's greatest showman, huckster, and impresario is both an inclusive analysis of the historical and cultural forces that were the conditions of P. T. Barnum's success, and, as befits its subject, a richly entertaining presentation of the outrageous man and his exploits.

Summary

This carefully researched study of America's greatest showman, huckster, and impresario is both an inclusive analysis of the historical and cultural forces that were the conditions of P. T. Barnum's success, and, as befits its subject, a richly entertaining presentation of the outrageous man and his exploits.

Product details

• Authors: Harris, Neil Harris
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.1981
• EAN: 9780226317526
• ISBN: 978-0-226-31752-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 539 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; USA, Circus, HISTORY / United States / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Circus, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Circus and circus skills