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August 31, 2022 17 mins

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.


Learn more about PT Barnum’s Letter Copy Book here: 

https://tinyurl.com/BarnumArchive

https://tinyurl.com/Barnumbooklet

https://tinyurl.com/tavelersBarnum

https://tinyurl.com/CollectionMenu

https://tinyurl.com/trustbarnum

https://tinyurl.com/nywonders

https://tinyurl.com/IranistanFeature

https://tinyurl.com/barnumletters

https://tinyurl.com/iranistan


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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