In this charming memoir, Mary Anderson reflects on her life and career as an actress and theatrical manager. She recounts her experiences working with some of the most famous actors and actresses of her day, including Ellen Terry, Henry Irving, and Sarah Bernhardt, and provides fascinating insights into the workings of the theatre world. Written with wit and grace, this book is a delight to read and will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the theatre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. 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. 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.