Project Gutenberg 2011-05-18 Public domain in the USA. 418 Mapleson, James Henry 1830 1901 Mapleson, J. H. (James Henry) The Mapleson Memoirs, 1848-1888, vol I Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available by The Internet Archive) "The Mapleson Memoirs, 1848-1888, vol I" by James Henry Mapleson is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This memoir recounts the experiences and challenges faced by the author in his career as an operatic impresario, detailing both his victories and struggles within the opera industry of the time. Mapleson's narrative promises rich insights into the world of 19th-century opera, noting key figures and events that shaped this vibrant cultural landscape. The opening of the memoir introduces Mapleson's early musical education and ambitions, highlighting his diverse background as a student, critic, and performer. As he transitions into the role of an impresario, he begins to navigate the complexities of the operatic world, from securing talented singers to dealing with legal challenges related to performer contracts. Through personal anecdotes, such as his encounters with famous artists and the unique customs of the opera houses, the opening segment sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the vibrant, yet tumultuous, world of 19th-century opera, encapsulating both the artistry and drama of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/36143/36143-h/images/cover.jpg file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/36143/36143-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Opera -- England -- London Opera -- United States ML Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Music 595400 2025-10-14T15:30:52.799276 text/html 577132 2011-09-20T12:22:14 text/html 508019 2025-10-14T15:31:00.622254 application/epub+zip 518520 2025-10-14T15:30:53.961232 application/epub+zip 241538 2025-10-14T15:30:53.334252 application/epub+zip 689950 2025-10-14T15:31:05.483178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634405 2025-10-14T15:30:59.995187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362356 2022-09-16T13:43:16.544471 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 477396 2025-10-14T15:30:51.687248 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 476845 2011-09-20T12:22:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 476845 2011-09-20T12:22:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21085 2025-10-14T15:31:05.627168 application/rdf+xml 10273 2025-10-14T15:30:53.464268 image/jpeg 1701 2025-10-14T15:30:53.397259 image/jpeg 181373 2011-09-20T12:24:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 440230 2011-09-20T12:24:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 181131 2011-09-20T12:24:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 446129 2025-10-14T15:30:52.851267 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia