Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot. Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot. at the Astor Place Place Opera house on the night of May 10th, 1849, with the Quarrels of Forrest and Macready, Including all the Causes which led to the Awful Tragedy....New York: H.M. Ranney, 1849. 8vo. Original illustrated wrappers (somewhat frayed). Frontispiece of the "Scene of the Riot", 32p. A full narrative of "The most serious disorders ever connected with the American theatre..."Oxford/American Theatre. Twenty two persons were killed, many more injured. The Astor Place theatre never recovered and was closed three years later. Price: USD 250.00 other currencies    inquire

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