The Book of the Words: Westchester County Historical Pageant (1909)

The Book of the Words: Westchester County Historical Pageant (1909) is a historical document written by Violet Oakley. The book details the Westchester County Historical Pageant, which was a theatrical performance held in 1909 to celebrate the county's rich history. The pageant was a massive production that involved over 1,000 performers and included reenactments of significant events in the county's past, such as the arrival of the Dutch settlers and the Revolutionary War. Oakley's book provides a complete transcript of the pageant's script, including all of the dialogue, songs, and stage directions. Additionally, the book includes historical background information on the events depicted in the pageant, as well as photographs and illustrations of the performances. The Book of the Words: Westchester County Historical Pageant (1909) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Westchester County or the history of theatrical productions in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.