California Play And Pageant (1913)

By: Benjamin Weed

Book Overview

""California Play and Pageant"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Weed in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the pageant and play that were presented in San Francisco during the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915. The exposition was held to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal and to showcase the industrial and cultural achievements of the United States. Weed's book provides a comprehensive description of the various performances that were staged during the exposition. The pageant was a grand spectacle that depicted the history of California, from the time of the Native Americans to the modern era. The play, on the other hand, was a dramatization of the life of Father Junipero Serra, the Spanish missionary who founded the California missions. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the costumes, sets, and music that were used in the performances. Weed provides insights into the creative process behind the pageant and play, including the collaboration between the writers, composers, and designers. Overall, ""California Play and Pageant"" is a fascinating historical document that captures the spirit of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and the cultural heritage of California. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American theater and pageantry.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164594958
• ISBN13: 9781164594956
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"