Angry crowds inspired by misguided nationalism. Gangs of young men bent on violence. Mobs smashing through barricades to enter a building. Police officers bloodied. The National Guard called out . . . All of this has a modern ring, but it actually describes an incident that took place in New York City on May 10, 1849. The spark then was not a contested election — it was a dispute over the relative merits of two Shakespearean actors.
One of your best, Jack. I was feeling lately that people are kind of going crazy, but this piece of yours puts things in some kind of bizarre perspective.
Thanks, Phyllis. Back when I was writing noir crime novels, one of my characters had the motto: "The veneer is thin, brother." I think he spoke the truth.
Wow, another great story of history and Shakespeare and lots of violence.
Another terrific slice of history. Thanks, Jack.
"More boiling cauldron than melting pot". Great writing, Jack.
Thanks. "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble . . ."
One of your best, Jack. I was feeling lately that people are kind of going crazy, but this piece of yours puts things in some kind of bizarre perspective.
Thanks, Phyllis. Back when I was writing noir crime novels, one of my characters had the motto: "The veneer is thin, brother." I think he spoke the truth.
Makes the Stones Altamont Concert seem pretty tame. Those damn Brit's are instigator's.
So crazy