The Armies of the Streets

The Armies of the Streets
Author: Adrian Cook
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0813162556

In July 1863 New York City experienced widespread rioting unparalleled in the history of the nation. Here for the first time is a scholarly analysis of the Draft Riots, dealing with motives and with the reasons for the recurring civil disorders in nineteenth-century New York: the appalling living conditions, the corruption of the civic government, and the geographical and economic factors that led up to the social upheaval.

Three Visits to America

Three Visits to America
Author: Emily Faithfull
Publisher: Applewood Books
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 1429004606

A woman from Scotland recounts her travels in the U.S., focusing particularly issues relating to women (education, employment, etc.), also discussing more general cultural matters.

The Evening Post

The Evening Post
Author: Allan Nevins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 614
Release: 1922
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Charles Frohman Manager And Man

Charles Frohman Manager And Man
Author: Isaac F Marcosson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019476031

This biography offers an in-depth look at the life of Charles Frohman, one of the most influential theater managers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book explores Frohman's life and work, including his relationships with some of the most famous actors and actresses of his day. Frohman's impact on the theater world was immense, and this book provides a valuable perspective on his legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.