Edwin Booth was one of the most famous Shakespearean actors of the late nineteenth century, and this collection of recollections and letters by his daughter, Edwina Booth Grossman, provides a rare insight into his personal and professional life. Through her intimate portraits of her father and his charismatic circle of friends, Grossman paints a vivid picture of the world of American theater during this period. This work is an essential resource for theater historians and anyone interested in the life and times of one of America's greatest actors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.