# Albert Smith — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Albert Smith in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Albert Smith, Smith, Mr. Smith

**First appearance:** 0030-xxviii-abroad-again

## Who they are

An English author and entertainer who toured with Barnum.

## In the story

### [XIV: In England Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xiv-in-england-again)

Accompanies Barnum on a day trip to Warwick and Coventry; writes the play 'Hop o' my Thumb' and a magazine chapter about Barnum.

### [XXVIII: Abroad Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxviii-abroad-again)

Transformed from a dentist and literary hack into a successful showman, presenting his Mont Blanc ascent entertainment at Egyptian Hall.

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