Airs Duets Etc. In The Law Of Java

Airs Duets Etc. In The Law Of Java: A Play In Three Acts is a book written by George Colman and Henry Rowley Bishop originally published in 1822. The book is a play that takes place in Java an island in Indonesia and is divided into three acts. The story follows the character of Captain Manly who is sent to Java to negotiate a treaty with the local sultan. Along the way he falls in love with the sultan's daughter but their love is forbidden due to their cultural differences. The play includes several musical pieces such as airs and duets which add to the overall dramatic effect of the story. The book is a unique combination of drama and music and offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and political tensions of 19th century Java.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.