ABC-CLIO

YMates has achieved ... a fresh and animated picture that conveys very nicely the flavor of eighteenth-century theatrical and musical life in the colonies and the young states — The New York Times More…

Carefully researched, the book provides full thematic listings and descriptions [and] is profusely illustrated with photographs and musical examples. An interesting and significant book for... — Choice More…

An excellent history for the general reader. . . . Very well written, with an eye for color and a flair for the meaningful explanation — Library Journal More…