During separations enforced by the military, Lieutenant General George A. Custer and his wife, Elizabeth, corresponded about the Civil War, the perils of frontier life, and the chain of events that would lead to his tragic death at the Little Big Horn in Montana Territory. Their letters reveal the nuances of personal and political loyalties rarely expressed by historians and novelists. And they reveal a devotion rare among wartime marriages. He was her "Autie," her "Darling Boy," and she was his "Libbie," his "Darling Sunbeam." When Elizabeth Custer died in 1933, after fifty-seven years of...

Written with remarkable imaginative skill, playwright Marguerite Merington brings to life the trials and tribulations of the young woman Ella who finds herself the step-daughter to the scheming Mrs. Goodwife. This ensemble version of the tale keeps the basic plot points while creating a believable world to surround them in. Unlike other versions of the story, Merington has created stimulating characters and has found the humor as well as the heart of the story. A highly successful playwright, Marguerite Merington achieved early fame when her play "Captain Lettarblair" became a long running...

For generations, these noteworthy children's plays have delighted and entertained young audiences. This three volume collection offers a diverse compilation of children's plays, from adaptations of literature to whimsical comedies and thought provoking plays, These captivating plays have a long history of performances by adult actors or by students and children. Long out of print, these plays are republished in new acting editions and available for production once again so that a whole new generation can discover them. Each play has been edited and arranged for today's standards. Volume 1:...