Publisher's Synopsis
""The Isle of Spice or His Majesty of Nicobar"" is an opera comique in three acts written by Allen Lowe and first published in 1903. The story is set on the Nicobar Islands, a group of islands located in the Bay of Bengal. The plot revolves around the arrival of a group of French sailors on the island, and their interactions with the local people and their king. The French sailors are led by Captain Desire, who is searching for a lost treasure. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles, including a treacherous pirate and a love triangle involving the king's daughter. The opera features a mix of comedy, romance, and adventure, and is set to a lively score. Overall, ""The Isle of Spice or His Majesty of Nicobar"" is a charming and entertaining work that captures the spirit of early 20th century operatic comedy.Music By Paul Schindler And Benjamin M. Jerome.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.
