Biographia Dramatica: Names of dramas: A-L

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Biographia Dramatica: Names of the dramas: A-L
David Erskine Baker
Full view - 1812
Biographia Dramatica: Names of dramas: A-L
David Erskine Baker
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TitleBiographia Dramatica: Names of dramas: A-L
Volume 2 of Biographia Dramatica: Or, A Companion to the Playhouse: Containing Historical and Critical Memoirs, and Original Anecdotes, of British and Irish Dramatic Writers, from the Commencement of Our Theatrical Exhibitions; Among Whom are Some of the Most Celebrated Actors: Also an Alphabetical Account, and with Chronological Lists, of Their Works, the Dates when Printed, and Observations on Their Merits; Together with an Introductory View of the Rise and Progress of the British Stage. Originally Compiled, to the Year 1764, by David Erskine Baker. Continued Thence to 1782, by Isaac Reed ... and Brought Down to the End of November 1811, with Very Considerable Additions and Improvements Throughout, by Stephen Jones. In Three Volumes, David Erskine Baker
AuthorDavid Erskine Baker
PublisherLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812
Original fromUniversity of Chicago
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