"[...]Seeing all the beauty of the blue sky and its sailing clouds encompassed by a quivering drop of dew upon a mullein leaf I dimly felt some faint comprehension of the divine satisfaction when the Creator pronounced the work of His hands, "Good!" From the first my mother had been greatly distressed by the absence of any school to which I might go, and also by her inability to earn money. She had been wise enough not to leave Cleveland without sufficient means to bring us back again-which proved most fortunate. For when ...
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"[...]Seeing all the beauty of the blue sky and its sailing clouds encompassed by a quivering drop of dew upon a mullein leaf I dimly felt some faint comprehension of the divine satisfaction when the Creator pronounced the work of His hands, "Good!" From the first my mother had been greatly distressed by the absence of any school to which I might go, and also by her inability to earn money. She had been wise enough not to leave Cleveland without sufficient means to bring us back again-which proved most fortunate. For when quite suddenly we heard of the published death of my father, we immediately returned and she obtained employment, while I was sent to the public school. But, oh, what a poor, meagre course of study I entered on. Reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, and geography-that was all! Only one class in the grammar-school studied history. However, improvements were[...]."
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Add this copy of Life on the Stage to cart. $19.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1902 by Isbister and Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Life on the Stage to cart. $45.81, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2020 by Outlook Verlag.
Add this copy of Life on the Stage to cart. $61.92, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2020 by Outlook Verlag.
Add this copy of Life on the Stage to cart. $66.98, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bensenville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2020 by Outlook Verlag.
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Add this copy of Life on the Stage to cart. $350.00, very good condition, Sold by Antic Hay Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Asbury Park, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1901.
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MORRIS, Clara. LIFE ON THE STAGE: MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND RECOLLECTIONS. NY: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1901. Small 8vo., terra-cotta cloth stamped in gilt, top edge gilt; 399 pages. First Edition. Clara Morris was a famous actress-considered a genius and one of the greatest "emotional actresses" of her age. Signed presentation from Morris on the recto of the frontispiece: "To Mr. Royal Cortissoz with kindest regards of Clara Morris." Cortissoz was a famous American art historian and critic. Very Good condition (covers nice & bright; text clean & tight). $350.00.
