The autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: a novel
(Book)
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New York : Delacorte Press, c2011.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
424 pages ; 22 cm.
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For anyone who loves the historical novels of Sara Gruen, Geraldine Brooks, and E. L. Doctorow, a barnstorming tale of an irrepressible, brawling, bawdy era and the remarkable woman who had the courage to match the unique spirit of America’s Gilded Age.
She was only two feet, eight inches tall, but more than a century later, her legend reaches out to us. As a child, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Warren Bump was encouraged to live a life hidden away from the public. Instead, she reached out to the immortal impresario P. T. Barnum, married the tiny superstar General Tom Thumb in the wedding of the century, and became the world’s most unexpected celebrity. Vinnie’s wedding captivated the nation, preempted coverage of the Civil War, and even ushered her into the White House. But her fame also endangered the person she prized most: her similarly sized sister, Minnie, a gentle soul unable to escape the glare of Vinnie’s spotlight. A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story will surely win over yours.
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BONUS: This edition contains a timeline, an interview with Melanie Benjamin, and an excerpt from Melanie Benjamin's Alice I Have Been.
She was only two feet, eight inches tall, but more than a century later, her legend reaches out to us. As a child, Mercy Lavinia “Vinnie” Warren Bump was encouraged to live a life hidden away from the public. Instead, she reached out to the immortal impresario P. T. Barnum, married the tiny superstar General Tom Thumb in the wedding of the century, and became the world’s most unexpected celebrity. Vinnie’s wedding captivated the nation, preempted coverage of the Civil War, and even ushered her into the White House. But her fame also endangered the person she prized most: her similarly sized sister, Minnie, a gentle soul unable to escape the glare of Vinnie’s spotlight. A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible epic of a heroine who conquered the country with a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story will surely win over yours.
Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.
BONUS: This edition contains a timeline, an interview with Melanie Benjamin, and an excerpt from Melanie Benjamin's Alice I Have Been.
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Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FIC.
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Durham Adult Fiction
FIC BEN
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East Lyme Public Adult Fiction
Benjamin, Melanie (Mrs. Tom)
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Ledyard/Bill Adult Fiction
F Benjamin
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F BENJAMIN
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FIC BENJAMIN
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F BEN
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780385344159 (acid-free paper), 0385344155 (acid-free paper)
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APA Citation (style guide)
Benjamin, M. (2011). The autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: a novel. New York, Delacorte Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Benjamin, Melanie, 1962-. 2011. The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: A Novel. New York, Delacorte Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Benjamin, Melanie, 1962-, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: A Novel. New York, Delacorte Press, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Benjamin, Melanie. The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb: A Novel. New York, Delacorte Press, 2011.
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