Patricia Marks, now retired, taught literature and composition at Valdosta State University for 30 years. In 1996, she was named Regents Distinguished Professor and in 2001 was awarded the Governor’s Award in Humanities. She is the author of four other books, including Sarah Bernhardt’s First American Theatrical Tour, 1880–1881 (2003) and lives with her husband in Valdosta, Georgia. She is a Deacon at Christ Episcopal Church.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Preface      1. Plaid “Ditters”: Swells and Blokes      2. ’Ot and Spicy Entertainment      3. Traveling “On the Continong” and at Home      4. “By Jingo”: Protecting the Homeland      5. The Blues: Women and ’Arry      6. Finale      Bibliography      Index

Patricia Marks, now retired, taught literature and composition at Valdosta State University for 30 years. In 1996, she was named Regents Distinguished Professor and in 2001 was awarded the Governor’s Award in Humanities. She is the author of four other books, including Sarah Bernhardt’s First American Theatrical Tour, 1880–1881 (2003) and lives with her husband in Valdosta, Georgia. She is a Deacon at Christ Episcopal Church.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Preface      1. Plaid “Ditters”: Swells and Blokes      2. ’Ot and Spicy Entertainment      3. Traveling “On the Continong” and at Home      4. “By Jingo”: Protecting the Homeland      5. The Blues: Women and ’Arry      6. Finale      Bibliography      Index

Patricia Marks, now retired, taught literature and composition at Valdosta State University for 30 years. In 1996, she was named Regents Distinguished Professor and in 2001 was awarded the Governor’s Award in Humanities. She is the author of four other books, including Sarah Bernhardt’s First American Theatrical Tour, 1880–1881 (2003) and lives with her husband in Valdosta, Georgia. She is a Deacon at Christ Episcopal Church.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Preface      1. Plaid “Ditters”: Swells and Blokes      2. ’Ot and Spicy Entertainment      3. Traveling “On the Continong” and at Home      4. “By Jingo”: Protecting the Homeland      5. The Blues: Women and ’Arry      6. Finale      Bibliography      Index