The Life of P.T. Barnum
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He was a huckster, a showman, and a consummate businessman. P.T. Barnum and his exhibitions presented \\u201cfreaks\\u201d and oddities from abroad, while also shaping the definition of what it means to be an American. We speak with Stephen Mihm, editor of the book, The Life of P.T. Barnum, Written by Himself, about Barnum\\u2019s lasting contribution to American culture.
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