Thomas P. Collins Ordre des livres

Set in the vibrant era of touring theater in America, the book chronicles the life of Louis James, a celebrated figure in Shakespearean drama. Starting his career in the late 1860s, he quickly gained national acclaim by the 1880s, becoming a household name. The narrative explores his rise to fame and the impact he had on the theatrical landscape of the time, highlighting the cultural significance of professional theater in American society.

Arizona on Stage brings the colorful world of Old West theater to life through absorbing narratives, theater posters, photos of actors, newspaper images, and more. This entertaining and informative book also includes humorous anecdotes about the hazards of live performance and brief, but lively, summaries of the plays as well as biographies of the actors and actresses.