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Ahead of the Show
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Ahead of the Show

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Step back in time with Fred Thorpe's "Ahead of the Show: The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent," a humorous journey into the vibrant world of 19th-century American theater. This historical fiction novel follows Al Allston, an advance agent navigating the challenges and triumphs of bringing theatrical performances to eager audiences across the United States.

Experience the colorful backdrop of a bygone era as Allston paves the way for the stars, encountering a cast of memorable characters and unexpected situations along the way. Thorpe's meticulous attention to historical detail brings the period to life, offering a glimpse into the entertainment industry of the 1800s.

"Ahead of the Show" provides a captivating blend of historical insights and lighthearted storytelling, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in theater history or simply seeking a charming and engaging tale. Rediscover this classic work and enjoy a captivating slice of American performing arts history.

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
136
ISBN
9781023365192

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Step back in time with Fred Thorpe's "Ahead of the Show: The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent," a humorous journey into the vibrant world of 19th-century American theater. This historical fiction novel follows Al Allston, an advance agent navigating the challenges and triumphs of bringing theatrical performances to eager audiences across the United States.

Experience the colorful backdrop of a bygone era as Allston paves the way for the stars, encountering a cast of memorable characters and unexpected situations along the way. Thorpe's meticulous attention to historical detail brings the period to life, offering a glimpse into the entertainment industry of the 1800s.

"Ahead of the Show" provides a captivating blend of historical insights and lighthearted storytelling, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in theater history or simply seeking a charming and engaging tale. Rediscover this classic work and enjoy a captivating slice of American performing arts history.

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
29 March 2025
Pages
136
ISBN
9781023365192