The Root
by Gary Richards

The Root Book Cover
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Highlights

120 minsPresent DayAll MenInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmericanComedy

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Readers express excitement about the character development and memorable lines. One particular character, Chick, resonates well with the audience, leading to enthusiastic reactions.

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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

PublisherSamuel French
Year1993
BindingPaperback
Pages95
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573694561
ISBN-100573694567
LCCN94148383
LCCPS3568.I31527 R66 1993
DCC812/.54

The Root is a American comedy play written by Gary Richards and published by Samuel French in New York (1993).

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