Entertaining The American Army: The American Stage And Lyceum In The World War (1921)

Entertaining The American Army: The American Stage And Lyceum In The World War is a historical account written by James William Evans in 1921. The book explores the role of American stage and lyceum entertainment during World War I, specifically in entertaining the American soldiers stationed overseas. Evans provides a detailed analysis of the various forms of entertainment that were provided to the soldiers, including theatrical performances, lectures, and musical shows. He also discusses the challenges that the performers and organizers faced in bringing entertainment to the troops, such as logistical difficulties and censorship issues. The book provides a fascinating insight into the cultural history of the United States during the early 20th century, and the important role that entertainment played in boosting morale and maintaining the spirits of the American soldiers during a time of war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American entertainment, military history, or World War I.Additional Illustrators Include Anita Parkhurst And Ethel Rundquist.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.