The Beginnings of Iranistan

Becoming Barnum: The Journey to Fame and Fortune

Date: 8/24/22

BECOMING BARNUM: The Journey to Fame and Fortune

The Beginnings of Iranistan - Episode 4

Barnum’s homesickness coincided with and perhaps fueled his desire to begin building a country home for his family. Barnum writes about a future grand home in Bridgeport, Iranistan, just in the early planning stage.

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https://tinyurl.com/CollectionMenu

https://tinyurl.com/trustbarnum

https://tinyurl.com/nywonders

https://tinyurl.com/IranistanFeature

https://tinyurl.com/barnumletters

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Read the Blog Posts this episode is based on:

• The Beginnings of Iranistan

https://barnum-museum.org/the-beginnings-of-iranistan/

• Barnum on “Humbugging & Puffing”

https://barnum-museum.org/humbugging-and-puffing/

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