The Humbugs of the World
An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, True Crime, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Science
| Author: | P. T. Barnum | ISBN: | 9781776533572 |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press | Publication: | May 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The Floating Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | P. T. Barnum |
| ISBN: | 9781776533572 |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Publication: | May 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The Floating Press |
| Language: | English |
Today recognized as a genius of advertising and promotion, circus owner P. T. Barnum was the target of a great deal of ire and controversy during his lifetime. Many of his critics denounced him for knowingly perpetuating gimmicks and frauds. In the thoroughly entertaining volume The Humbugs of the World, Barnum displays his wit, intelligence, and a startling degree of self-awareness by offering up a historical overview of infamous cases of fraud and deception.
Today recognized as a genius of advertising and promotion, circus owner P. T. Barnum was the target of a great deal of ire and controversy during his lifetime. Many of his critics denounced him for knowingly perpetuating gimmicks and frauds. In the thoroughly entertaining volume The Humbugs of the World, Barnum displays his wit, intelligence, and a startling degree of self-awareness by offering up a historical overview of infamous cases of fraud and deception.
