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The Messenger Boy is a musical play written by James T. Tanner and first published in 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the misadventures of a young messenger boy named Jack who is tasked with delivering a series of important messages across the city. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of street urchins, a wealthy heiress, and a conniving villain who will stop at nothing to get his hands on a valuable piece of property. As Jack navigates the treacherous streets of London, he must use all of his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart his enemies and complete his mission. The Messenger Boy features a lively score filled with catchy tunes and memorable lyrics, as well as plenty of humor, drama, and romance. It was a popular hit during its time and remains a beloved classic of the musical theater genre.Lyrics By Adrian Ross And Percy Greenbank, Music By Ivan Caryll And Lionel Monckton.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.