Among The Wonderful: A Novel by Stacy Carlson

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In 1842 Phineas T. Barnum is a young man, freshly arrived in New York and still unknown to the world. With uncanny confidence and impeccable timing, he transforms a dusty natural h istory museum into a great ark for public imagination. Barnum's museum, with its human wonders and extraordinary live animal menagerie, rises to become not only the nation's most popular attraction, but also a catalyst that ushers America out of a culture of glassed-in exhibits and into the modern age of entertainment. In this kaleidoscopic setting, the stories of two compelling characters are brought to life. Publisher: Steerforth Press Year: 2011 Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9781586421847 Condition: Very Good Description: DJ. This image is of the actual book. Show more