The Beginnings of Iranistan

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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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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