Biographia Dramatica, Or, A Companion to the Playhouse: Containing Historical and Critical Memoirs, and Original Anecdotes, of British and Irish Dramatic Writers, from the Commencement of Our Theatrical Exhibitions; Among Whom are Some of the Most Celebrated Actors: ... Originally Compiled, to the Year 1764, by David Erskine Baker. Continued Thence to 1782, by Isaac Reed, F. A. S. and Brought Down to the End of November 1811, with Very Considerable Additions and Improvements Throughout, by Stephen Jones. In Three Volumes: 1.1, Volume 1