The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

A Chinese Theatre

"A Chinese Theatre." New York Saturday Press. (1859-4-23).
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
commentary
Abstract

While in China, a correspondent provides a rare view into Chinese theaters. They are much like England's, and he also notes the acrobatic drop-kick delivered during the performance, which he had never seen before.