The Early Life of John Howard Payne: With Contemporary Letters Heretofore Unpublished

By Willis Tracy Hanson Jr.

Book Overview

The Early Life Of John Howard Payne: With Contemporary Letters Heretofore Unpublished (1913) is a biographical book written by Willis Tracy Hanson. The book chronicles the early life of John Howard Payne, an American actor, poet, and playwright who is best known for writing the song ""Home Sweet Home "" The book is based on primary sources, including contemporary letters and documents that have never been published before. It provides a detailed account of Payne's childhood, education, and early career, as well as his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Payne's life, including the theater scene in New York City in the early 19th century. Overall, The Early Life Of John Howard Payne is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds new light on the life and work of an important figure in American cultural history.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: 1104489163
• ISBN13: 9781104489168
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"