Denman Thompson's Old Homestead (1889)

By Denman Thompson

Book Overview

Denman Thompson's Old Homestead is a play script that was first published in 1889. The play is written by Denman Thompson, an American actor and playwright who is best known for his portrayal of the character ""Joshua Whitcomb"" in the play. The Old Homestead tells the story of a farmer named Joshua Whitcomb who lives in a small town in New England. Joshua is a hardworking man who loves his family and his land, but he is facing financial difficulties. His farm is in danger of being taken away by a wealthy businessman who wants to build a railroad through the town. Joshua's son, David, falls in love with the daughter of the businessman, which complicates matters even further. The play explores themes of family, love, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It is a classic American play that has been performed numerous times over the years and has been adapted into films and television shows. Denman Thompson's Old Homestead is a must-read for anyone interested in American theater and the history of American drama.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116659579X
• ISBN13: 9781166595791
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"