The Soldier of the Cross: A Stirring Missionary Play (Eldridge Church Entertainments Series)

Jensen, Marie

Published by Eldridge Publishing Company, Franklin, OH, 1940

About this Item

Offered is a first edition, probable later printing, of "The Soldier of the Cross: A Stirring Missionary Play" (from the Eldridge Church Entertainments Series) written by Marie Jensen and published circa 1940 or earlier by the Eldridge Publishing Company out of Franklin, Ohio. A stapled booklet measuring 5" by 7-1/2" and containing 20 internal pages. The complete play in two acts. Characters include: Richard Cartwright ("College student, quiet, studious idealistic, yet popular with the boys"); Mrs. Cartwright ("His mother, sincere, devout, almost spartan type"); Louise Holland ("Brilliant, popular, the type that makes or mars her life by some decision"); Mrs. Holland ("Her mother, a mere formal, worldly church-goer"); Mr. Sylvester ("A beautiful, white-haired old man, a returned missionary, who has spent his life in India"); A Hindu ["Sadhu" a holy man] ("In costume - saffron robe, headpiece"); Bob Blakely ("Richard's chum, practical, popular, all-for-the-dollar fellow; also a student"). Covers are lightly age-toned, very short closed tear to lower outer spine fold; overall in splendid condition. A scarce title. Seller Inventory # 008110

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Soldier of the Cross: A Stirring ...

Publisher: Eldridge Publishing Company, Franklin, OH

Publication Date: 1940

Binding: Stapled Wraps

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition