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    The Humbugs of the World: An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits, and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages
    The Humbugs of the World: An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits, and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages
    The Humbugs of the World: An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits, and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages
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    The Humbugs of the World: An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits, and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages

    Written by P. T. Barnum

    Narrated by Greg Tremblay

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    In his expose of humbugs and the scams they perpetuate, P. T. Barnum goes after religious quacks, witches and sorcerers, and other forms of frauds in all walks of life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media
    Release dateMar 1, 2022
    ISBN9781666526325
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    P. T. Barnum

    P. T. Barnum (1810–1891) was best-known for founding the circus show Barnum & Bailey, which entertained audiences from 1871 to 2017. In addition to the circus business, he was also a showman, politician, and celebrated author.

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