Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Mr. George A. Wells
A business associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Mr. Wells, George A. Wells
First appearance: xxv the jerome clock company entanglement
Mr. George A. Wells shows up with force in XLIII: The New Museum. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Purchased the Gordon Cummings collection for Barnum while traveling in Great Britain with General Tom Thumb.
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In XLIII: The New Museum: Purchased the Gordon Cummings collection for Barnum while traveling in Great Britain with General Tom Thumb. Later, in Waldemere: Described as a saltwater-loving friend who offers use of his…
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- Barnum's inner circle
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This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Barnum’s redemption arc:…
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