One Man in His Time: The Adventures of H. Watkins, Strolling Player, 1845-1863, from His JournalThis book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas. |
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... week , so I have that off my mind . I did not play this evening . Now that he is freed from the martyrdom of his toe and his week's board , settled by Manager Clark , we might look for greater cheer , but the record of the following ...
... week , so I have that off my mind . I did not play this evening . Now that he is freed from the martyrdom of his toe and his week's board , settled by Manager Clark , we might look for greater cheer , but the record of the following ...
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... week and a third benefit , I left his office saying I would not play after this week . This morning he sends word that he would sign . Hurrah ! Hurrah ! I have brought one manager to his senses . Sunday 4th . Splendid day . Old Zach ...
... week and a third benefit , I left his office saying I would not play after this week . This morning he sends word that he would sign . Hurrah ! Hurrah ! I have brought one manager to his senses . Sunday 4th . Splendid day . Old Zach ...
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... week of " The Pioneer " for the present . I am working myself to death here . When I was writing this play Barnum told me it would be impossible for me to get it up in two weeks ; now , having done it , he wishes me to perform a more ...
... week of " The Pioneer " for the present . I am working myself to death here . When I was writing this play Barnum told me it would be impossible for me to get it up in two weeks ; now , having done it , he wishes me to perform a more ...
Contents
BARNSTORMING IN THE FORTIES | 1 |
THE WARTIME THEATRE | 19 |
THREE SOUTHWESTERN PLAYHOUSES | 28 |
Copyright | |
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