Tribute to the independent spirit

... 25-inch-tall man who played to sold-out audiences for almost 40 years. When Stratton and Barnum met at a hotel in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1842, one of the most successful entertainment partnerships in history was born, joining Stratton's unique brand ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2013/12/21/new-england-literary-news/5LM5KjFmxSfm6uV7h2FvQK/story.html