The Story Of Minstrelsy (1907)

The Story of Minstrelsy is a historical book written by Edmondstoune Duncan and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive study of the origins and evolution of minstrelsy, a form of entertainment that emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. The author traces the roots of minstrelsy back to ancient Greece and Rome, and explores its development in medieval Europe and its eventual migration to America. The book provides a detailed account of the rise of blackface minstrelsy, which became a popular form of entertainment in the mid-19th century. The author examines the racial and cultural implications of minstrelsy, and the ways in which it reflected and perpetuated racial stereotypes and prejudices. The Story of Minstrelsy also explores the impact of minstrelsy on American popular culture, and its influence on other forms of entertainment such as vaudeville and ragtime music. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as examples of minstrel songs and lyrics. Overall, The Story of Minstrelsy provides a fascinating and insightful look into the history of one of America's most controversial and influential forms of entertainment.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.