The Knickerbockers: A Comic Opera In Three Acts (1891)

By Harry Bache Smith and Reginald De Koven

Book Overview

""The Knickerbockers: A Comic Opera In Three Acts"" is a humorous play written by Harry Bache Smith in 1891. The story revolves around a group of wealthy and fashionable New Yorkers who call themselves the ""Knickerbockers."" They are known for their extravagant parties, but their latest event is in danger of being ruined by a group of uninvited guests. The play is filled with witty dialogue and comedic situations, as the Knickerbockers try to maintain their social status while dealing with the unexpected visitors. The book also includes sheet music for the songs featured in the play. Overall, ""The Knickerbockers"" is a lighthearted and entertaining work that offers a glimpse into the social customs and attitudes of late 19th-century America.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: 1164824295
• ISBN13: 9781164824299
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"