This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 11001635
Title: Monarchs of minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to date
Original Publication: United States: Kenny Publishing Company,1911.
Credits: deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Monarchs of Minstrelsy, from 'Daddy' Rice to Date" by Edw. Le Roy Rice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of minstrel shows, focusing on the significant figures and performers from the inception of this entertainment style to the present day of its writing. It delves into the lives and careers of celebrated performers while capturing the unique cultural narratives of the minstrel art form. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of minstrelsy, questioning its relevance and survival amid changing societal views. It reflects on the notable artists who have passed away in recent years and highlights the contributions of both older and younger generations of performers. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and researched accounts, the author aims to preserve the legacy of these artists, emphasizing the significance of their stories in the broader context of American entertainment history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rice, Edw. Le Roy (Edward Le Roy), 1871-1938
EBook No.: 69826
Published: Jan 18, 2023
Downloads: 475
Language: English
Subject: Minstrel shows
Subject: Actors -- United States
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11001635
Title: Monarchs of minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to date
Original Publication: United States: Kenny Publishing Company,1911.
Credits: deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Monarchs of Minstrelsy, from 'Daddy' Rice to Date" by Edw. Le Roy Rice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of minstrel shows, focusing on the significant figures and performers from the inception of this entertainment style to the present day of its writing. It delves into the lives and careers of celebrated performers while capturing the unique cultural narratives of the minstrel art form. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of minstrelsy, questioning its relevance and survival amid changing societal views. It reflects on the notable artists who have passed away in recent years and highlights the contributions of both older and younger generations of performers. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and researched accounts, the author aims to preserve the legacy of these artists, emphasizing the significance of their stories in the broader context of American entertainment history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rice, Edw. Le Roy (Edward Le Roy), 1871-1938
EBook No.: 69826
Published: Jan 18, 2023
Downloads: 475
Language: English
Subject: Minstrel shows
Subject: Actors -- United States
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.