| Definition: | | P.T. Barnum Phineas Taylor Barnum was born on a farm in Bethel, Connecticut, in 1810. Like most Americans in the 1820`s, he and his family worked from dawn to dusk. First Biographies are the life stories of legendary heroes told for young readers. These men and women have played an important role in history. Each title, sure to appeal to young readers, includes stories about the hero`s early life. more details ... |