# Old Turner — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Old Turner in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Turner, Aaron Turner

**First appearance:** 0007-v-my-start-as-a-showman

## Who they are

A showman who gave Barnum his start.

## In the story

### [My Start as a Showman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/v-my-start-as-a-showman)

Proprietor of the traveling circus with which Barnum connected; known for frugality, e.g., the bread and butter dinner.

### [My First Travelling Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/vi-my-first-travelling-company)

Circus manager; Barnum's partner in the early circus; involved in the 'three meals in one hour' incident and the arithmetic bet.

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