# Endnotes explained — The Humbugs of the World

> Chapter companion for The Humbugs of the World by P. T. Barnum.

## What happens

The author provides a brief note explaining that the following sketch, while not strictly a humbug, concerns an original genius whose traits are relevant to other passages in the book.

## Key lines

> Although the subject of the following sketch can hardly be classed under the head of "Humbugs," he was an original genius, and a knowledge of some of his prominent traits seems appropriate in connection with one or two other passages of this book.

The person described next is not exactly a humbug, but he was a unique and talented individual, and understanding his characteristics helps clarify certain other parts of the book.

_The author justifies including a non-humbug sketch by linking it to other content._

## Links

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