{"product_id":"fun-and-fancy-in-old-new-york-reminiscences-of-a-man-about-town-hardcover","title":"Fun and Fancy in Old New York: Reminiscences of a Man About Town - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Picton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam L. Slout\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a second collection of 20 essays serialized in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Clipper\u003c\/em\u003e between 1868-69 under the title, \"Reminiscences of a Man About Town,\" with three additional pieces included that are also believed to have been penned by well-known man-about-town Tom Picton (1822-91). The \"Clipper\" was a major sporting and theatrical weekly issued between 1853-1924. Picton's memories of the clubs and theatres popular in New York City between roughly 1835-50 form the basis of these highly entertaining and historically informative reflections. Complete with illustrations, notes, and comprehensive index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Emeritus William L. Slout is the premier circus historian of his time, having edited or written several dozen books on theatre and circus life, in addition to such noteworthy plays as \"The Trial of Dr. Jekyll.\" He lives and works in Southern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53900563808589,"sku":"9780809503032","price":53.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/BJXFsM9-Ri9780809503032.webp?v=1778705421","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/fun-and-fancy-in-old-new-york-reminiscences-of-a-man-about-town-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}