History Of The American Theatre: Before The Revolution (1888) - Paperback

""History of the American Theatre: Before the Revolution"" is a comprehensive account of the development of theatre in America prior to the American Revolution. Written by George Overcash Seilhamer and first published in 1888, this book explores the origins of American theatre from the early colonial period to the eve of the Revolution. Seilhamer examines the various influences that shaped American theatre, including European traditions, Native American rituals, and African-American performance practices. He also explores the social, political, and cultural contexts in which American theatre emerged, highlighting the role of theatre in shaping American identity and culture. With detailed descriptions of the major theatrical productions and personalities of the time, ""History of the American Theatre: Before the Revolution"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American theatre and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.