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Mr. Ballard

A business associate of Barnum.

minor

Also known as Senator Ballard

First appearance: iii in business for myself

Mr. Ballard shows up with force in My War on the Railroads. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Senator who canvassed the Senate and supported Barnum's railroad bill.
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In My War on the Railroads: Senator who canvassed the Senate and supported Barnum's railroad bill. Later, in XLIV: Curious Coincidences.—Number Thirteen: Proprietor of the hotel in Mount Vernon, Iowa; drives Barnum to…

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See Mr. Ballard in iii in business for myself

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CBCharity BarnumRDRev. Dr. E. H.…JMJack MallettJLJenny LindMBMr. Ballard

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Early associates and romances
  • Barnum's inner circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Ballard in iii in business for myself