The greatest showman on earth: a biography of P.T. Barnum
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Series:
Published:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Dillon Press, [1987].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
120 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Rating:
7.1
Status:
Description
A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.
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Location
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Status
Bethany/Clark Juv. Collection
J BIO BAR
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891.
Circus owners -- Biography.
Circus owners -- Juvenile literature.
Circus owners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891 -- Juvenile literature.
Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891.
Circus owners -- Biography.
Circus owners -- Juvenile literature.
Circus owners -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0875183700
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Bibliography: page 117.
Citation/References
Booklist
Description
A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.
Target Audience
7.1,Follett Library Resources
Target Audience
5-8
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APA Citation (style guide)
Tompert, A. (1987). The greatest showman on earth: a biography of P.T. Barnum. Dillon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Tompert, Ann. 1987. The Greatest Showman On Earth: A Biography of P.T. Barnum. Dillon Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Tompert, Ann, The Greatest Showman On Earth: A Biography of P.T. Barnum. Dillon Press, 1987.
MLA Citation (style guide)Tompert, Ann. The Greatest Showman On Earth: A Biography of P.T. Barnum. Dillon Press, 1987.
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