15. On the Road

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Foreword IX
4. Acknowledgments XIII
5. Prologue XVII
6. 1. Alarums and Excursions 1
7. 2. The Gathering, Opening Night, Ensuing Events 23
8. 3. The Queen and the Princess 40
9. 4. Grand Tour 54
10. 5. Golconda 66
11. 6. Victories and Vicissitudes 81
12. 7. A Long, Hot Summer 91
13. 8. A New Campaign 111
14. 9. A Banner Week 119
15. 10. New Princess Problems, Among Others 123
16. 11. Transcontinental Journey 135
17. 12. Return to El Dorado 140
18. 13. Season's Endings 147
19. 14. Optimism Reigns–Briefly 152
20. 15. On the Road 167
21. 16. Hope Springs Eternal 174
22. 17. Finis 182
23. Appendix 1. A Gesture to the Social Invaders 187
24. Appendix 2. Mapleson’s Casts and Performances 192
25. Notes 229
26. Bibliography 239
27. Index 247