The Books and Booklets sub-collection contains a variety of souvenir booklets about Barnum’s performers as well as several editions of his History... Show moreThe Books and Booklets sub-collection contains a variety of souvenir booklets about Barnum’s performers as well as several editions of his History of Animals, and a rare guidebook to the American Museum. Also included are two early circus route books, and beautifully illustrated children’s books. Material pertaining to Barnum’s life and death includes illustrations from his autobiography, a booklet concerning his religious beliefs, his Will and Codicils, and a biographical piece written by his widow. Where “covers only” are indicated in the record title, a complete example of a similar item can be found in the P. T. Barnum Digital Collection. Show less