The Forty Thieves

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The Forty Thieves is a "Grand Romantic Drama" in 2 acts by Richard Brinsley Sheridan and George Colman, the Younger (1762-1836)[1].


The original text

Published by in 18** and by Duncombe in 1825.

Translations and adaptations

Circa 1825: Apparently one of the monthly plays performed on the island of St Helena , according to an article on "St. Helena Theatricals" in The South African Commercial Advertiser of 12 October 1825, with the scenery painted by a local artist named Mr Julio.


Facsimile version of Duncombe's 1825 edition of the text, Google E-Book[2]