William E. Burton, Actor, Author, And Manager: A Sketch Of His Career, With Recollections Of His Performances (1885)

By William Linn Keese

Book Overview

William E. Burton, Actor, Author, and Manager: A Sketch of His Career, with Recollections of His Performances (1885) is a biography written by William Linn Keese. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of William E. Burton, an American actor, author, and theater manager who was active in the mid-19th century. The biography covers Burton's early life, including his upbringing in England and his immigration to the United States. It then goes on to detail his career as an actor and writer, including his notable performances in a variety of roles and his contributions to American theater. Additionally, the book explores Burton's work as a theater manager, including his management of several prominent theaters in New York City.Throughout the book, Keese provides recollections of Burton's performances from his own personal experiences, as well as from the accounts of others who witnessed his work. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of Burton and his contemporaries, as well as examples of his writing.Overall, William E. Burton, Actor, Author, and Manager: A Sketch of His Career, with Recollections of His Performances provides a detailed and engaging look at the life and work of one of the most influential figures in American theater history.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: 116417407X
• ISBN13: 9781164174073
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"