Thirty Years Passed Among The Players In England And America, Part 1-2 (1844)

""Thirty Years Passed Among The Players In England And America"" is a two-part memoir written by Joe Cowell in 1844. Cowell was a British actor who spent thirty years of his life performing in both England and America. In this book, he shares his experiences and observations of the theater world during that time period.Part one of the book covers Cowell's early years as an actor in England. He talks about his struggles as a young actor, his relationships with other actors, and his experiences touring the country. He also discusses the various theaters he performed in and the different types of plays he acted in.Part two of the book focuses on Cowell's experiences in America. He talks about his first trip to America in 1823 and his subsequent trips over the years. He describes the differences between the theater scenes in England and America and the various challenges he faced as an actor in America. He also shares anecdotes about some of the famous actors and actresses he worked with during his time in America.Overall, ""Thirty Years Passed Among The Players In England And America"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of theater in the early 19th century. Cowell's personal experiences and observations offer a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of being an actor during that time period.In Two Parts.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.