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George M. (George Melville) Baker

George Melville Baker (1832–1890) was a playwright and publisher in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 19th century. He worked for Lee & Shepard publishers, then opened his own imprint. "George M. Baker & Co." issued works by authors such as Henry M. Baker, F.E. Chase, and Herbert Pelham Curtis. Baker's company ceased in 1885, succeeded by his brother's "Walter H. Baker & Co." George Baker also performed with comedian Henry C. Barnabee, appearing in "lyceum entertainments" in New England. He belonged to the Mercantile Library Association. He married Emily Bowles in 1858; children included novelist Emilie Loring, playwright Rachel Baker Gale, and screenwriter Robert Melville Baker.

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Running to Waste: The Story of a Tomboy

"Running to Waste: The Story of a Tomboy" by George M. Baker is a novel written in the late 19th century. This coming-of-age story revolves around Bec...

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Little Brown Jug

"Little Brown Jug" by George M. Baker is a drama written in the late 19th century. The play revolves around the lives of the Nutter family, particular...

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The Exhibition Drama Comprising Drama, Comedy, and Farce, Together with Dramatic and Musical Entertainments

"The Exhibition Drama" by George M. Baker is a collection of theatrical works including drama, comedy, and farce, written during the late 19th century...

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A Tender Attachment: A Farce

"A Tender Attachment: A Farce by George M. Baker" is a comedic play likely written in the late 19th century. This farce revolves around the misunderst...

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A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce

"A Mysterious Disappearance: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written during the late 19th century. This light-hearted work is centered a...

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Nevada; or, The Lost Mine, A Drama in Three Acts

"Nevada; or, The Lost Mine, A Drama in Three Acts" by George M. Baker is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. This drama revolves aroun...

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Seeing the Elephant

"Seeing the Elephant" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s. This theatrical work revolves around the humorous consequences ...

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Summer Days

"Summer Days" by George M. Baker is a charming children's novel written in the late 19th century. This book likely explores themes of friendship, adve...

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Santa Claus' Frolics

"Santa Claus' Frolics" by George M. Baker is a Christmas-themed entertainments book written in the late 19th century. This piece is a theatrical play ...

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The Mimic Stage A Series of Dramas, Comedies, Burlesques, and Farces for Public Exhibitions and Private Theatricals

"The Mimic Stage" by George M. Baker is a collection of dramatic pieces written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a variety of comed...

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The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce

"The Duchess of Dublin: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s, likely during the Victorian era. This farce revolves...

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Poison: A Farce

"Poison: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the late 19th century. The work is a farce that explores themes of misunderstanding ...

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Past Redemption: A Drama in Four Acts

"Past Redemption: A Drama in Four Acts" by George M. Baker is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. This engaging drama unfolds through ...

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The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe

"The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe" by George M. Baker is a holiday-themed play likely written in the late 19th century. This m...

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Gentlemen of the Jury: A Farce

"Gentlemen of the Jury: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written in the early 1870s. This farce revolves around the absurd deliberations ...

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Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts

"Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts" by George M. Baker is a play written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of several ch...

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An Old Man's Prayer

"An Old Man's Prayer" by George M. Baker is a moralistic poem written in the late 19th century. This work takes the form of a narrative that conveys a...

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The Boston Dip: A Comedy, in One Act

"The Boston Dip: A Comedy, in One Act" by George M. Baker is a comedic play written during the early 1870s. This book falls into the category of theat...

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