Entertaining Women: Actresses, Dancers, and Singers in the Old WestThis collection of short stories of the women who entertained the West in makeshift theaters and palaces built to showcase the divas who were beloved by emigrants to the “uncivilized” West will feature well-known and lesser known dancers, singers, and actresses and their exploits. Author Chris Enss will bring her comedic timing and long experience writing about the time and culture of the West to this collection. |
Contents
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| 17 | |
Leslie CarterThe Passionate Player | 30 |
Sarah Kirby StarkThe Pioneer Manager | 50 |
Sarah BernhardtThe Divine Sarah | 79 |
Lillian RussellThe American Beauty | 92 |
Helena ModjeskaThe Polish Phenomenon | 106 |
Mary AndersonThe SelfMade Star | 127 |
Caroline ChapmanThe QuickChange Artist | 159 |
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About the Author | 216 |
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Entertaining Women: Actresses, Dancers, and Singers in the Old West Chris Enss No preview available - 2015 |
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