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In this book, Charles Eyre Pascoe shares his dramatic notes, offering readers a rare glimpse into the creative process of a talented dramatist. His insights and reflections on the art of drama will be of interest to anyone who loves the theatre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
London of To-Day is a beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated guidebook to the sights, sounds, and experiences of this vibrant metropolis. Written by celebrated travel writer Charles Eyre Pascoe, this book offers practical tips and insider insights to help visitors make the most of their time in London. From hidden gems to famous landmarks, London of To-Day has everything a modern traveler needs to know. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This is the first scholarly treatment of the history of public eating in London in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The quotidian nature of eating out during the working day or evening should not be allowed to obscure the significance of the restaurant (defined broadly, to encompass not merely the prestigious West End restaurant, but also the modest refreshment room, and even the street cart) as a critical component in the creation of modern metropolitan culture. The story of the London restaurant between the 1840s and the First World War serves as an exemplary site for mapping the expansion of commercial leisure, the increasing significance of the service sector, the introduction of techno...
Pascoe comments on American and English portrayals of each other on the stage.