Cradle of Culture, 1800-1810 : The Philadelphia State

Frontmatter -- Prologue -- Contents -- Illustrations -- 1. The Theatre Loses a Patron 1799–1800 -- 2. Circus and Spectacle 1800–1801 -- 3. Whirligig and Witchcraft 1801–1802 -- 4. A Great Manager Passes 1802–1803 -- 5. First Jefferson and First Melodrama 1803–1804 -- 6. History Takes a Bow 1804–1805...
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Frontmatter -- Prologue -- Contents -- Illustrations -- 1. The Theatre Loses a Patron 1799–1800 -- 2. Circus and Spectacle 1800–1801 -- 3. Whirligig and Witchcraft 1801–1802 -- 4. A Great Manager Passes 1802–1803 -- 5. First Jefferson and First Melodrama 1803–1804 -- 6. History Takes a Bow 1804–1805 -- 7. Enter the Censor 1805–1806 -- 8. Patriotism and Pantomime 1806–1807 -- 9. Audience Reaction: The Embargo 1807–1808 -- 10. Panoply 1808–1809 -- 11. Warren & Wood 1809–1810 -- Epilogue -- Appendix Α. Plays, Ballets, Pantomimes, and Musical Entertainments 1800–1810 -- Appendix Β. Performers -- Index Ausführliche Beschreibung