The Turnpike Gate: A Musical Entertainment, In Two Acts (1799)

By Thomas Knight

Book Overview

The Turnpike Gate is a musical entertainment in two acts, written by Thomas Knight and first published in 1799. The story follows the character of Timothy Trap, a turnpike keeper who is struggling to make ends meet. He is in love with a young woman named Kitty, but her father disapproves of the match. Meanwhile, a group of highwaymen are causing trouble in the area and Timothy finds himself caught up in their schemes. The play features a number of songs and musical interludes, including a popular ballad called ""The Jolly Highwayman."" The Turnpike Gate was well-received in its time and is now considered a classic of English musical theater. It offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the late 18th century, as well as the popular entertainment of the era.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: 1165748924
• ISBN13: 9781165748921
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"