THE HISTORY OF THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE ARTS OF DESIGN IN คา THE UNITED STATES,' A HISTORY, OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE, A HISTORY OF NEW YORK FOR TWO VOLUMES IN ONE. VOL. I. Second Edition. NEW YORK: SAUNDERS AND OTLEY, ANN STREET. CURARY 24145 ACTOR, LENCA D TILEN FOUNDATIONS 1901 ENTERED, according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1836, By •WILLIAM DUNLAP, ... In the Clerk's office of the District Court of the Southern District of New-York. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. I PRESUME every author is delighted when a new edition of his work is called for. I confess that I am; and that I am further pleased, that by holding the copy-right of the Water Drinker in my own hands, I am enabled to present it to the publick in a form and at a price that may tend to its more general diffusion through society. All authors think their books worthy of attention. I believe this work not only amusing, but calculated to produce a powerful effect upon the reader for his benefit; and I fear not to say that this conviction is one strong reason for my rejoicing in the opportunity of issuing a second and a cheap edition. |