This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the theatrical traditions of medieval England. Sharp explores the origins and evolution of the pageants performed by the trading companies of Coventry, providing detailed descriptions of the costumes, characters, and vehicles used in these elaborate productions. If you're interested in the history of theater, medieval England, or the intersection of art and commerce, this book is an essential read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.