The Art of Money Getting: Modern Edition

P. T. Barnum

Sep 2025 · Brilliant Works Publishing

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P. T. Barnum’s The Art of Money Getting is one of the most enduring classics in personal finance and success literature. First published in the 19th century, it remains a practical guide for anyone interested in building wealth, managing money wisely, and living with focus and purpose.

Inside this timeless classic, Barnum shares twenty rules for earning, keeping, and managing money, including:

- How to choose the right vocation

- Why perseverance is essential to success

- The importance of honesty, integrity, and good habits

Barnum’s advice is direct, witty, and strikingly relevant for today’s readers of business classics and practical philosophy.

This modern edition preserves Barnum’s original insights while adding concise commentary that connects each rule to modern life, making the lessons easy to reflect on and apply.

About This Edition

Edited and designed by Brilliant Works Publishing, this volume features:

- Clean, reader-friendly formatting

- Contemporary notes for modern context

- A beautifully typeset layout for a seamless reading experience

P. T. Barnum’s The Art of Money Getting is one of the most enduring classics in personal finance and success literature. First published in the 19th century, it remains a practical guide for anyone interested in building wealth, managing money wisely, and living with focus and purpose. Inside thi...

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Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810–1891) was an American showman, businessman, and politician, best known as the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. His writings on money and character, especially The Art of Money Getting, remain among the most enduring works of practical wisdom in American literature.

Brilliant Works Publishing curates and modernizes timeless classics, presenting carefully edited editions designed for today’s readers. Each work is enhanced with thoughtful formatting to make the wisdom of the past accessible, relevant, and engaging for a modern audience.

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810–1891) was an American showman, businessman, and politician, best known as the founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. His writings on money and character, especially The Art of Money Getting, remain among the most enduring works of practical wisdom in American literatur...

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