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True stories of true legends!
Legendary figures triumph over tough challenges in these brief biographies. Beginning readers learn about favorite heroes and heroines in books they can read for themselves.
This outrageous character became wealthy by capitalizing on curiosity. His entertainment empire included the famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as a collection of odd, unusual, and sometimes grotesque things.
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of the man who is known as the creator of "the greatest show on Earth."
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Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on a farm in Bethel, Connecticut, in 1810. Like most Americans in the 1820's, he and his family worked from dawn to dusk. First Biographies are the life stories of legendary heroes told for young readers. These men and women have played an important role in history. Each title, sure to appeal to young readers, includes stories about the hero's early life.