Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Mr. Coley Bartram
A friend or associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Bartram
First appearance: ii incidents and anecdotes
Mr. Coley Bartram shows up with force in My Start as a Showman. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Informed Barnum about Joice Heth and sold him an interest in the exhibition.
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Character groups
- Exhibited individuals and friends
- Barnum's inner circle
- Protagonist
- Diverse associates and performers
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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