This is the autobiography of PT Barnum, the famous American showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The book recounts his struggles and triumphs in business and life, including his success in promoting some of the greatest hoaxes and curiosities of his time, such as the Fiji Mermaid and Joice Heth, the alleged nurse of George Washington. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master showman and entrepreneur. This...