When We Were Strolling Players In The East (1894)

By Louise Jordan Miln

Book Overview

When We Were Strolling Players In The East is a memoir written by Louise Jordan Miln and published in 1894. The book recounts Miln's experiences as a member of a traveling theater troupe in the late 19th century, performing in various cities and towns throughout India and Burma. Miln describes the challenges and joys of life on the road, including the camaraderie of the actors, the excitement of performing for new audiences, and the difficulties of navigating cultural differences and language barriers. The book also offers a glimpse into the colonial society of the time, as Miln interacts with British officials and Indian locals alike. Throughout the memoir, Miln's love of theater and her passion for adventure shine through, making this a lively and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of theater or colonialism in Southeast Asia.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: 1164197320
• ISBN13: 9781164197324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"