Publisher's Synopsis
The Cingalee is a musical play written by James T. Tanner and first published in 1904. The story is set in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and follows the romantic escapades of a British officer, Captain Charteris, and a local girl, Sombra. The play features a variety of musical numbers, including traditional Ceylonese melodies and popular English tunes. The Cingalee was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and went on to enjoy a successful run in London's West End. This edition of the play includes the complete script and sheet music for all of the songs.Lyrics By Adrian Ross And Percy Greenbank. Additional Dialogue, Lyrics, And Numbers By Paul Alfred Rubens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
