Description

Book Synopsis
A look at Booth's ten years on the stage, with a number of period illustrations. Includes reviews and recorded opinions of his contemporaries, and a chronology of all his performances.

Trade Review
A competent exposition…filled with primary source material." —Library Journal

"A noteworthy chronicle." —Choice

"Diligent and extensive." —Theatre Journal

"Choice of illustrations is excellent…a fine collection of photographs." —Nineteenth Century Theatre Research

Lust for Fame Stage Career of John Wilkes Booth

    Product form

    £20.89

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £1.10 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 8 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback by Gordon Samples

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Lust for Fame Stage Career of John Wilkes Booth by Gordon Samples

      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 9/15/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786405862, 978-0786405862
      ISBN10: 0786405864

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A look at Booth's ten years on the stage, with a number of period illustrations. Includes reviews and recorded opinions of his contemporaries, and a chronology of all his performances.

      Trade Review
      A competent exposition…filled with primary source material." —Library Journal

      "A noteworthy chronicle." —Choice

      "Diligent and extensive." —Theatre Journal

      "Choice of illustrations is excellent…a fine collection of photographs." —Nineteenth Century Theatre Research

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account