This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Hurst and Blackett in 1864 in 480 pages; Description: A memoir of the director of Her Majesty's Theatre, London.; Subjects: Opera; Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians; Music / General; Music / Genres & Styles / Opera; Music / Songbooks;