James Nelson Barker

James Nelson Barker ( born June 17, 1784 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, † March 9, 1858 in Washington, DC) was an American playwright.

Barker wrote comedies and historical dramas. He processed topics from American history and achieved a certain contemporary popularity. Melodrama The indian princess theme of a myth about the squaw Pocahontas and was one of the first American pieces that dealt mainly with Native Americans. In 1812 he took part in the British -American War. In 1817 he finished his military service and was appointed to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia. From 1819 to 1821 he was mayor of the city; the re-election was denied him, and he was re- Alderman ( Alderman ). Scripture Risch only appeared another piece, The tragedy of superstition, which is about the Puritan era in New England. From 1838 until his death he worked at the United States Treasury.

Works (selection)

• Tears and smiles (1807 )
• The indian princess; or, La belle sauvage (1808 )
• The tragedy of superstition (1826 )