Account Of The Terrific And Fatal Riot At The New York Astor Place Opera House, On The Night Of May 10, 1849

""Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New York Astor Place Opera House, on the Night of May 10, 1849"" is a historical book written by H. M. Ranney. The book provides a detailed account of the deadly riot that took place at the Astor Place Opera House in New York City on May 10, 1849. The riot was sparked by a feud between two famous actors, William Charles Macready and Edwin Forrest, who were both performing at the Opera House that night. The book covers the events leading up to the riot, the violence that ensued, and the aftermath of the tragedy. It also explores the social and cultural context of the time, including the class tensions and political unrest that contributed to the violence. The book is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of New York City, American theater, and the social and political issues of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.