Books and Booklets - P.T. Barnum Digital Collection The 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, a songbook, clown joke book, and rare guidebooks to Barnum’s American Museum. Also included are early circus route books, and substantial booklets pertaining to the lavish circus spectacles such as "Nero" and "The Fall of Babylon." Handsomely illustrated children’s books by Barnum are also included. 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 folder. Ownership Statement: The Barnum Museum 60002:ptb_books http://hdl.handle.net/11134/60002:ptb_books This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. Images and data from The Barnum Museum are intended for public access and educational use only. This material is owned, held, or licensed by The Barnum Museum and is being provided solely for the purpose of teaching or individual research. All other use, including commercial reuse, mounting on other systems, or other forms of redistribution requires permission of the appropriate department of The Barnum Museum; fees may be applicable.