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Book Description
Minstrelsy was a uniquely American art form that began about 1840, peaked around 1860, and continued as the most popular theater in America until about 1895. This booklet examines the minstrel show’s folk origins, outlines a typical performance, and traces its legacy in American entertainment today.

About the Author
Frank W. Sweet is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He recently retired from a lifelong career in electrical engineering as a computer scientist. He has earned a master's in Civil War studies at American Military University in Manassas, Virginia and is now working on his doctorate. A well-known nineteenth century living history interpreter, he is the author of numerous booklets currently sold at museum and state park gift shops throughout Florida. His two areas of interest and expertise are (1) military tactics of the Civil War and (2) antebellum race relations. He lives with his wife (also a re-enactor) in Palm Coast, Florida.

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