American Theaters: Performance Halls of the Nineteenth Century - Hardcover

Naylor, David; Dillon, Joan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471143936 ISBN 13: 9780471143932

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1997

Synopsis

This beautifully-photographed book offers the complete history of American theaters, highlighting the 40 best theaters in America-from small town halls, to elaborate urban performance houses. It tells the story of why 19th-century theaters remain such a significant force in America's cities and towns, and in our national cultural identity.

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From the Publisher:

This beautifully-photographed book offers the complete history of American theaters, highlighting the 40 best theaters in America, from small-town halls, to elaborate performance houses. 190 black and white photographs; and two, 8-page, full-color inserts with 47 original color photographs enhance this one-of-a-kind history of American theater. A beautiful gift book, this loving tribute to the theatres of the 19th century will be valued for its story and its brilliant photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0471143936
• ISBN 13: 9780471143932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 254