Historical Plays of Colonial Days
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ISBN10: 1162769750
ISBN13: 9781162769752
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162769752
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Historical Plays of Colonial Days is a book written by Louise E. Tucker that contains a collection of plays set during the colonial period in America. The book includes six plays that depict important events and figures from this era, such as the founding of Jamestown, the Salem Witch Trials, and the life of Benjamin Franklin. Each play is accompanied by an introduction that provides historical context and background information, as well as suggestions for costumes and props. The plays are written in a style that is accessible to both children and adults and are suitable for use in schools, community theaters, or at home. Historical Plays of Colonial Days is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about America's colonial past through the medium of drama.1927. Contents: The Departure; William Penn�������s Treaty with the Indians; Cherry Pie; The Quakers in New England; Gentlemen of Virginia; Massasoit�������s Illness; Little Pilgrims; The Beginning of Negro Slavery; The Strategy of Director Kieft; An Encounter in the Forest; Wampum Belts; The Pilgrims in Holland; Pocahontas in London; The Easter Rabbit; The First Crop of Apples; A Skirmish at Rensselaerswijck; How the Indians Planted Powder; Indian Gifts; A Christmas Tree in New England; Robert Morris and the Revolution; At Anchor; A Narrow Escape; Stormy Times; The First Winter; Virginia Children of Long Ago; and Saturday Night in New England.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.
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