The Art of Money Getting
Or, Golden Rules for Making Money
The Art of Money Getting began as a lecture that P. T. Barnum, the showman behind the American Museum and the greatest circus of his day, delivered in London in 1858 and repeated for years afterward. In twenty short rules he advises readers to choose the right vocation, stay out of debt, persevere, keep to one thing, be systematic, read the newspapers, advertise, avoid drink and tobacco, and treat customers well. Barnum had made and lost a fortune by the time he wrote it and speaks from experience, with anecdotes from his own career. Short and plain, it is an early example of the American success manual, and more honest than most about luck. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Art of Money Getting
The Art of Money Getting by P. T. Barnum can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of The Art of Money Getting is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Art of Money Getting in the public domain?
Yes. The Art of Money Getting by P. T. Barnum is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Art of Money Getting?
About 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Art of Money Getting?
The Art of Money Getting by P. T. Barnum is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
