This is a scarce original autobiography of William Dwyer, reformed minstrel (tenor) and temperance advocate. Dwyer tells his story starting with his debut at age 14 on the "mimic stage" at the Fishamble St. Theatre in Dublin. He then goes through many of his subsequent engagements and his ultimate entree into Christian Temperance work. Paper wraps.

Title: The Singer's Conversion or "Sadness and Sunshine:" The Story of My Life by William Dwyer Late of Dan Bryant's, San Francisco and Other Leading Minstrels

Publication Year: 1883, Published by Charles S. Hamilton & Co.

Number of Pages: 81

Approximate Size (in inches): 5¼ x 8

Condition: Front/back cover have detached from interior pages. Spine is torn. Interior pages are clean, and in very good condition with light age wear. Some dog eared corners.