Chapter 36

JOSEPH JEFFERSON.

The Jefferson family--A race of actors--Jefferson the first--"Old Jefferson"--Jefferson the third--Birth of Joseph Jefferson--Childhood--Brought up on the stage--Olive Logan's reminiscence--First appearance in public--Early training--Career as a stock actor--Becomes a "star"--His success--Visits Australia, the player's El Dorado--Pecuniary success of Jefferson in Australia--His merits as an actor--Visits England--First appearance at the Adelphi Theater--"Our American Cousin"--Production of Rip Van Winkle--Makes the part his specialty--Description of his performance of Rip Van Winkle--Personal characteristics--Devotion to his profession--Love of art--A capital sportsman--Buys a panorama--A visit to John Sefton--"The Golden Farmer"--Private life.

XI. PHYSICIANS.