Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New-York Astor Place Opera House on the Night of May 10th, 1849 With the Quarrels of Forrest and Macready Including All the Causes which Led to that Awful Tragedy Wherein an Infuriated Mob was Quelled by the Public Authorities and Military, with its Mournful Termination in the Sudden Death or Mutilation of more than Fifty Citizens, with Full and Authentic Particulars

"Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New-York Astor Place Opera House…" by an anonymous author, recounts a tragic clash in 1849 New York City, revealing a society fractured by artistic rivalry, class conflict, and nationalistic pride. The book revisits the events surrounding the riot at the Astor Place Opera House, where competing performances of American actor Edwin Forrest and English actor William C. Macready ignited public animosity. This animosity, stoked by social inequalities, transformed into a massive protest against Macready. As tensions rose, the situation spiraled out of control, prompting military intervention and resulting in the deaths and injuries of numerous citizens. The narrative serves as a grim reminder of a night of violence and a commentary on the social powder keg that fueled it.