Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1 The Lives of Ira Aldridge 4
7. 2 Family Matters 17
8. 3 Life in New York City 23
9. 4 Charles Mathews and James Hewlett 47
10. 5 A Gentleman of Colour 61
11. 6 The African Tragedian 75
12. 7 The African Roscius on Tour 95
13. 8 A Fresh Start 112
14. 9 A New Venture 129
15. 10 Expanding the Repertoire 138
16. 11 London Again 160
17. 12 Playing New Roles 174
18. 13 Pale Experiments 190
19. 14 Dublin 208
20. 15 Racial Compliments and Abuse 221
21. 16 Re-engagements 232
22. 17 Shakespeare Burlesques 245
23. 18 A Satirical Battering Ram 253
24. 19 Covent Garden 261
25. 20 Other London Engagements 274
26. 21 Moving On 287
27. Notes 291
28. Selected Bibliography 361
29. Index 365