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<p>Clara Morris's "A Pasteboard Crown: A Story of the New York Stage" offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant and demanding world of 19th-century theater life. This domestic drama, meticulously prepared for print republication, explores the lives and loves of actresses navigating the challenges and triumphs of the New York stage. <p>A compelling work of historical fiction, "A Pasteboard Crown" delves into the personal struggles and professional ambitions of women striving for success in a captivating era. Morris vividly portrays the intensity of theatrical productions alongside the complexities of relationships formed within the close-knit community of performers. Readers will be drawn into a world of ambition, rivalry, and the enduring power of the human spirit, captured in this classic portrayal of a bygone era.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>