The Root
by Gary Richards
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers express excitement about the character development and memorable lines. One particular character, Chick, resonates well with the audience, leading to enthusiastic reactions.
Synopsis
John Root of Badby, Northamptonshire, England married Ann Russell in about 1600 and had four children.
Their son Thomas was baptized January 16, 1605.
He emigrated in about 1637.
He was among the first settlers of Hartford, Connecticut.
He had seven children.
His son John married Martha Orvice Hunn and had four sons.
Press Reviews
"A smart, tightly written and thoroughly engrossing modern morality play."
— Asbury Park Daily
"One hot squirm on the edge of your seat thriller."
— Star Ledger
Publication
The Root is a American comedy play written by Gary Richards and published by Samuel French in New York (1993).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Samuel French · 1993 · 95 pp
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