01897cam a22003373u 4500 73506 UtSlPG 20260610134712.0 m cr n 260607r20241925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25009977 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Bancroft, Squire, 1841-1926 Empty chairs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-05-01 Al Haines "Empty Chairs" by Squire Bancroft is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the lives and friendships of notable people who have shared the author's life, capturing their essence through remembrances of shared experiences at the author's table. The opening of "Empty Chairs" introduces the concept of nostalgia as Bancroft reminisces about various notable guests, beginning with King Edward VII, whom he considers a dear friend and supporter of the theatrical arts. The text evokes a sense of warmth and fondness, as Bancroft recounts personal anecdotes involving the King, including their interactions during the theatrical performances he managed and the royal patronage that helped to uplift the stage. Through these reflections, the reader is invited into a world of cultural significance, friendships, and the enduring impact of these relationships on Bancroft's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: John Murray, 1925 Actors -- Correspondence Actors -- Biography Bancroft, Squire, 1841-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73506 114231 114231