Lion Jack: A Story Of Perilous Adventures Among Wild Men And The Capturing Of Wild Beasts, Showing How Menageries Are Made

by P.T. Barnum

Lion Jack is a thrilling adventure story written by P.T. Barnum. The book takes readers on a perilous journey through the African wilderness, where the protagonist, Lion Jack, encounters wild men and captures wild beasts. The story follows Jack's adventures as he navigates through dangerous terrain, battles fierce predators, and overcomes various obstacles to capture exotic animals for Barnum's menageries. Along the way, Jack also learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of teamwork. This book offers a fascinating insight into the world of animal capture and the creation of menageries in the 19th century. It is a gripping read that will appeal to fans of adventure and wildlife stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

412 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

About the author

American man Phineas Taylor Barnum established The Greatest Show on Earth in 1871; its major competition in 1881 merged to form the circus of James Anthony Bailey.

Phineas Taylor Barnum, a best remembered entertainer, promoted such celebrated hoaxes as the Feejee mermaid and founded later the Ringling brothers.

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