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Stone, Henry Dickinson Theatrical Reminiscences: Personal Recollections of the Drama: Sketches of Prominent Actors and Actresses, Their Chief Characteristics, Original Anecdotes of Them, and Incidents Connected Therewith
Albany, N.Y. Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons 1873 First Edition Hard Cover Good No Jacket Ferguson, Hiram Signed by Author
Ex-Libris (college library) - 316 Pages - RARE BOOK!!! SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - in book front: "Compliments of Henry D. Strong 1875" The first 4 pages in this vintage book are loose from the spine (NOT torn! - can be repaired) The remaining pages are in a tight spine. Fron board is loose (can be repaired). Fascinating read about the theater in the mid to late 1800's Frontispiece steel engraving of Edwin Forrest (nice!) Other engravings in this 131-year-old book ... Old Peat Street Theatre - Mrs. Catharine Sinclair - Andrew Jackson Allen - Partial Contents: Old actors, old actresses, old theatres, etc. - The great Edmun Kean Riot - Green Street Theatre, erected in 1811 - The Pearl Street Theatre, erected in 1825 - William Duffy's first appearance, etc. - Pearl Street Theatre with the different managers - Old Pear Street Theatre, William Rufus Blake, his vanity - Tom Fuller "Artful Dodger" - Grand Fireman's Ball, Charlotte Cushman the Belle - Rebuilding the Academy of Music, the Trimble Opera House - Division Street Academy of Music - The Odeon Theatre - Anecdote of the Elder Booth - The Gayety Theatre - Castle, the popular singer, etc. - Edwin Forest, the eminent tragedian - Edwin Forrest, his first appearance at the Old Pearl Street Theatre - Edwin Forrest, His generous donation to the Young Men's Association - Why Mr. Forrest remained so long on the stage - Mrs. Catharine Sinclair - Junius Brutus Booth, his first appearance - Gustavus V. Brooks, the Irish tragedian - The celebrated comedian, William Warren - Charlotte Cushman, the great American Actress - Edward L. Davenport, His first appearance on the stage - James E. Murdock, the Great Actor and Elocutionist - The Albany Histrionic Association - General theatrical reminiscences - John Biven's Theatre - Mons. Mallet - Hacket - "Pinkster Day" - Old King Charley - Dummy Allen - Forrest's Costumer - Capt. Page's Circus - Jim Bancker - John Gossin, the Clown - "Nosey" Phillips - Good Friday - Conway - Encoring Actors - Remarkable Stage Effect - A real Tragedy - Effect of Good Acting - Theatrical "Emeute" - A convenient dramatic record - Amusements in New York - Historical Fire Record
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100.00 USD
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