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The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
511 pages
A brisk, folksy masterclass in nineteenth-century pragmatism that feels like a fireside chat with a legendary showman.
What it feels like
Reading this short, punchy treatise feels like sitting down for a fireside chat with a legendary nineteenth-century showman who genuinely wants you to succeed. The pace is brisk and the tone is surprisingly earnest, stripping away modern financial jargon in favor of folksy, aphoristic wisdom. It immerses the reader in an optimistic, industrious mood, where success feels entirely attainable through common sense, integrity, and hard work. The prose is direct and conversational, peppered with memorable anecdotes that make its practical advice highly digestible. It will delight fans of vintage self-help and historical philosophy who appreciate a no-nonsense, highly motivating approach to personal finance and self-reliance, proving that the fundamental psychology of success remains timeless.
- Mood
- optimistic
- industrious
- motivating
- practical
- Tone
- pragmatic
- folksy
- didactic
- energetic
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- financial prudence · personal integrity · the psychology of success · self-reliance · the value of hard work
- The writing
- Direct, aphoristic, and conversational, flavored with charming nineteenth-century colloquialisms and memorable anecdotes.
- The arc
- The reader moves from a state of financial ambiguity to a feeling of motivated, clear-eyed determination.
- Who it's for
- Readers who appreciate vintage self-help and practical, no-nonsense philosophy delivered by a legendary historical showman.
Content notes
- outdated language
About the book
P. T. Barnum, the legendary entertainer and co-founder of the Barnum and Bailey Circus, was not just a successful businessman, but a philanthropist and writer as well. This short, pamphlet-length work distills Barnum’s advice on achieving success and wealth, in his own words.
Description from Open Library.
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