Lyman Abbott begins

"Snap-Shots of My Contemporaries"

with

"P. T. Barnum, Showman"

P. T. Barnum's record as the champion practical joker of the world has never been equaled. He translated his love of the practical joke into enormous commercial ventures, and made fortune after fortune. Lyman Abbott begins "Snap-Shots of My Contemporaries" with a memorable sketch of Barnum

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With singular insight and sympathy, Dr. Abbott depicts the character and methods of America's great pioneer of advertising. He describes many of the famous hoaxes of the showman who brought Jenny Lind and Tom Thumb to America. He describes Barnum's ingenious fight for temperance, and tells of his struggle against political corruption.

Besides picturing Barnum, his Museum, circus, and many curious enterprises, Dr. Abbott paints a quaint and interesting picture of the New York of 1849-its hotels, restaurants, churches, newspapers, and customs. Do not miss this delightful article. Other articles in the series of "Snap-Shots of My Contemporaries" will exclusively appear in early issues of The Outlook.

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