In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy (1902) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104182250)

In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy is a historical book written by Jesse A. Shipp and published in 1902. The book is based on the popular musical comedy of the same name, which was first performed on Broadway in 1903. The story of the musical revolves around two African American men who travel to the African kingdom of Dahomey in search of riches. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a jealous king, a beautiful princess, and a group of cannibals. The book provides a detailed account of the musical's plot, characters, and music. It also includes photographs and illustrations of the original cast and sets. In addition, the book provides insight into the cultural and racial attitudes of the time, as well as the history of African American theater. Overall, In Dahomey: A Negro Musical Comedy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American musical theater and African American culture.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.

Author: Jesse A. Shipp, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Will Marion Cook
ISBN-10: 1104182254
ISBN-13: 9781104182250
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2009
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.30d