Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New-York Astor Place Opera House…

'Account of the Terrific and Fatal Riot at the New-York Astor Place Opera House' is a historical account written in the mid-19th century by an anonymous author. It details the violent riot that erupted on May 10, 1849, at the Astor Place Opera House in New York City, driven by theatrical rivalries between actors Edwin Forrest and William Charles Macready. The narrative captures the chaos and violence of the event while providing context about the socio-political climate of the time, making it a significant document in American social history.