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I am selling my vintage book collection! I am not a store, just a hobbyist like you! This book is Life Of P.T. Barnum, written by himself! It is an original hardcover in good condition from circa the 1890s. You can see a previous owner's name hand written in the front of the book and dated Aug 26, 96...that's 1896 ! This book is a classic that also includes within The Art Of Money Getting, also by Barnum. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER VINTAGE AND SIGNED BOOKS ON EBAY! I add a few new signed books each day. SYNOPSIS: P. T. Barnum narrates his early history as Clerk, Merchant and Editor, and his later career a Showman, with numerous illustrations by artist F.O.C. Darley. Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum (1810–91) is best known for forming the circus that came to be known as The Greatest Show on Earth. A brash, larger-than-life entrepreneur, he transformed the nature of commercial entertainment in the nineteenth century, from his private museum of curiosities to his big-top extravaganzas. Towards the end of his illustrious career, the renowned showman shared the secrets to his success in The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money. As relevant today as it was upon its 1880 publication, this guide to prosperity offers practical advice rather than get-rich-quick schemes. Barnum asserts that there are no shortcuts to affluence; instead, he stresses the importance of virtue as a foundation for wealth. His suggestions for the development of character and for cultivating habits that will insure financial security range from choosing the right vocation and avoiding debt to preserving integrity and maintaining courtesy. This book of timeless counsel from a legendary impresario will prove a helpful companion to readers wishing to make the most of their talents and opportunities.