The Famous History of Tom Thumb

The Famous History of Tom Thumb PDF Author: Tom THUMB
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Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Becoming Tom Thumb

Becoming Tom Thumb PDF Author: Eric D. Lehman
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819573329
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273

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An “evocative and entertaining” biography of the nineteenth century circus performer who became a global phenomenon (Neil Harris, author of Humbug). When P. T. Barnum met twenty-five-inch-tall Charles Stratton at a Bridgeport, Connecticut hotel in 1843, one of the most important partnerships in entertainment history was born. With Barnum’s promotional skills and the miniature Stratton’s comedic talents, they charmed a Who’s Who of the nineteenth century, from Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens to Abraham Lincoln. Adored worldwide as “General Tom Thumb,” Stratton played to sold-out shows for almost forty years. From his days as a precocious child star to his tragic early death, Becoming Tom Thumb tells the full story of this iconic figure for the first time. It details his triumphs on the New York stage, his epic celebrity wedding, and his around-the-world tour, drawing on newly available primary sources and interviews. From the mansions of Paris to the deserts of Australia, Stratton’s unique brand of Yankee comedy not only earned him the accolades of millions of fans, it helped move little people out of the side show and into the limelight.

The History of Tom Thumb and Other Stories

The History of Tom Thumb and Other Stories PDF Author: Anonymous
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ISBN: 9781781390030
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

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Many beautiful children's picture books were produced in the nineteenth century, often by anonymous authors and artists. Here we've put together a new collection from a variety of sources, lavishly illustrated with black-and-white drawings. The tales included are The History of Tom Thumb, The Old Woman and her Pig, The Story of Jack and the Giants, The Cat and the Mouse and Princess Belle-Etoile.

The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb PDF Author: Melanie Benjamin
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0385344163
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 482

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For anyone who loves the historical novels of Sara Gruen, Geraldine Brooks, and E. L. Doctorow, a barnstorming tale of an irrepressible, brawling, bawdy era and the remarkable woman who had the courage to match the unique spirit of America’s Gilded Age. She was only two feet, eight inches tall, but more than a century later, her legend reaches out to us. As a child, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Warren Bump was encouraged to live a life hidden away from the public. Instead, she reached out to the immortal impresario P. T. Barnum, married the tiny superstar General Tom Thumb in the wedding of the century, and became the world’s most unexpected celebrity. Vinnie’s wedding captivated the nation, preempted coverage of the Civil War, and even ushered her into the White House. But her fame also endangered the person she prized most: her similarly sized sister, Minnie, a gentle soul unable to escape the glare of Vinnie’s spotlight. A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story will surely win over yours. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. BONUS: This edition contains a timeline, an interview with Melanie Benjamin, and an excerpt from Melanie Benjamin's Alice I Have Been.

The Adventures of Tom Thumb

The Adventures of Tom Thumb PDF Author: Marianna Mayer
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781587170652
Category : Body size
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A tiny boy has adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, and the stomach of a giant.

Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb PDF Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152892814
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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After many adventures, a tiny boy, no bigger than his father's thumb, earns a place as the smallest Knight of the Round Table.

The Metrical History of Tom Thumb the Little

The Metrical History of Tom Thumb the Little PDF Author: James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
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ISBN: 9783337203542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84

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The Metrical History of Tom Thumb the Little - As Issued Early in the Eighteenth Century, in Three Parts is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb PDF Author: Katie Daynes
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Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Tiny Tom Thumb is no larger than his father's thumb and he's always getting into trouble.

The Famous History of Tom Thumb

The Famous History of Tom Thumb PDF Author: Tom THUMB
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Languages : en
Pages : 24

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The History of Tom Thumb

The History of Tom Thumb PDF Author:
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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The History of Tom Thumb and Other Stories.

The History of Tom Thumb and Other Stories. PDF Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781318712878
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.