circus owners

Follows the career of John Bill Ricketts after his arrival in this country where he established our first circus in 1793.

Biography of the nineteenth-century entertainment promoter whose legacy includes Tom Thumb and The Greatest Show on Earth.

Examines the life and career of P.T. Barnum, focusing on his creation of the famous three-ring circus.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of the man who is known as the creator of "the greatest show on Earth.".

A biography of the showman who created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and sponsored such notables as Tom Thumb, Jenny Lind, and Jumbo, the elephant.

Chronicles the life of showman P. T. Barnum, discussing how he created his legendary circus, the people and events that shaped his life, and the impact Barnum had on the entertainment industry.

A biography of the showman who, among other achievements, created a three-ring circus known as "the greatest show on earth" and was active in Connecticut politics.