Barnum had foresight knowing somehow he wanted to be a showman.HE promoted people who had disabilities.Some people felt BARNUM exploited these individuals that were born deformed.Barnum history shows that they were paid well and were treated like family.ONE of his most noted stars was CHARLES STRATTON[TOM THUMB] who performed for BARNUM and became very rich and famous.BARNUM had many oddities that brought in the crowds making him lots of money.A MYRTLE CORBIN a four legged lady was one of the people he showcased.She was not a hoax but very real.BARNUM paid her about $400.00 per week to entertain the crowds.Also there was ZIP THE PINHEAD a man born with a small brain,kept in a cage with a claim BARNUM tamed him.Also there was PRINCE RANDIAN born with no legs or arms but performed well for the crowds.People loved the odd looking creatures.There was also a bearded woman.BARNUM knew how to make a buck giving the audience what they wanted.HE was indeed a showman who always looked for a way to entertain the crowds and indeed he did creating ''THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH''
AUTHOR RICHARD SATTANNI/AUTHOR OF 13 BOOKS/MOVIE CRITIC/HISTORIAN/GRASSROOTS WRITER/POET/ CONTACT RICH AT rsauthor00@gmail.com
