Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Thorpe, Fred.
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent" by Fred Thorpe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Al Allston, a determined and resourceful young man who aspires to become an advance agent for a theatrical company. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and often chaotic world of theatre during this period, the narrative explores themes of ambition, adventure, and the challenges faced by those in the performing arts. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the frustrated manager Gus Wattles, who is dealing with an absent advance agent while trying to salvage a nearly empty house for a performance in Boomville. Seizing an opportunity, Al approaches Wattles, advocating for himself as a potential advance agent. Despite his youth and lack of experience, Al proposes an audacious plan to draw an audience, which includes enlisting the help of the mayor's stage-struck wife. The opening portion sets the tone for Al's clever and persistent nature, as well as his determination to prove himself in the competitive world of theatre, all while laying the groundwork for the various challenges and adventures that are set to unfold.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ahead of the Show; Or, The Adventures of Al Allston, Advance Agent
- Author credits: Thorpe, Fred
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Performing arts -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
