Description: This book offers a fascinating look back at the vibrant world of American entertainment in the 19th century, drawing on the author's personal experiences as a theatrical promoter and manager. The author recounts his early days, from his childhood in Boston to the time he became a traveling showman. The book brings to life a bygone era, when traveling minstrel troupes, family-run musical acts, and elaborate circus performances captivated audiences across the country. He discusses the rise of minstrelsy, the evolution of vaudeville, the burgeoning circus industry, and the impact of prominent figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Hutchinson family. Through his firsthand accounts, readers gain an intimate glimpse into the social dynamics, business practices, and cultural trends that shaped the world of entertainment in the years leading up to the 20th century. The author's detailed insights and vivid storytelling offer a unique and engaging perspective on a crucial period in the history of American show business. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 1030
Type: textbook
Book Title: Fifty Years in Theatrical Management (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 2 in
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 47.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Michael Bennett Leavitt
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
