Biographical sketch, 187-?

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Biographical sketch, 187-?

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Reminiscences of James C. Adams, known as "Grizzly Adams", who brought his California menagerie to New York aboard the clipper, Golden Fleece. In York, Adams met Barnum and signed a contract to travel on the road with his animals.

12 p.; 25 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8013338

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891

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Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) with James Anthony Bailey. He was also an author, publisher and philanthropist. Barnum became a small-business owner in his early twenties and founded a weekly newspaper before moving to New York City in 1834. He embarked on an entertainment career, first with a variety troupe called "Barnum's Grand Scientific and Musical The...

Adams, Grizzly, 1812-1860

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Golden Fleece (Clipper ship)

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