Barnum's Secret: The Untold Story Of Jenny Lind And Dodge

In early 1850, star singer jenny lind had a decision to make: Should she accept p. Barnum’s offer to come to america for a recital tour?1 already known as the “swedish nightingale,” lind. Mar 3, 2016 · in 1849, few americans knew who johanna maria lind was, but in 1850 when showman p. t. Barnum launched her on an american tour, the nation was swept by.

But her reputation was enough to determine him to engage her, if possible, for an. On september 1, 1850, 30,000 onlookers packed the waterfront around canal street in new york city, clamoring to catch a glimpse of the swedish opera singer jenny lind as she disembarked.