Publisher's Synopsis
The Bacteriologist, An Original Comedy, In Five Acts: My Friend Isaac, An Original Comedietta, In One Act (1897) is a collection of two plays written by Daniel K. Ford. The first play, The Bacteriologist, is a comedic tale told over five acts. The story follows the life of a bacteriologist named Dr. John Hunter, who is engaged to a woman named Maud. However, their relationship is complicated when Maud's ex-fianc�����, Dr. Arthur Templeton, returns to town. Chaos ensues as the two doctors compete for Maud's affections, and a series of misunderstandings and mishaps lead to a surprising conclusion.The second play, My Friend Isaac, is a one-act comedietta that tells the story of a young man named Isaac who is in love with a woman named Emily. However, Emily's father is opposed to the match, and Isaac enlists the help of his friend, Tom, to win him over. Tom's unconventional methods lead to a series of humorous situations, and the play ends with a surprising twist.Overall, The Bacteriologist, An Original Comedy, In Five Acts: My Friend Isaac, An Original Comedietta, In One Act (1897) is a lighthearted and entertaining collection of plays that showcase Ford's talent for comedic storytelling.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.
