Roamin' in the Gloamin' (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163217474)

""Roamin' in the Gloamin'"" is a book written by Sir Harry Lauder, a Scottish singer and comedian. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from Lauder's life, including his childhood in Scotland, his early career as a performer, and his experiences touring around the world. Lauder shares his memories of performing in front of audiences in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. He also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and family. Throughout the book, Lauder's love for Scotland and its people shines through, and he shares his pride in his country's culture and traditions. ""Roamin' in the Gloamin'"" is a charming and nostalgic read, offering a glimpse into the life of a beloved Scottish entertainer.1928. With 28 illustrations. Sir Harry Lauder was the most successful star of the English music halls in the first quarter of the twentieth century. Scotland's image in the world today owes much to the caricature presented by Harry Lauder's stage performances. His extravagant highland dress, glengarry at a jaunty angle, humor, ultra-thrifty attitudes and sentimental songs endeared him to many audiences. Lauder recalls his glory days in this volume of memoirs named after the song Roamin' in the Gloamin, which was inspired by love for his wife. Contents: Wee Harry; Boyhood's Years Slip Awa'; This Wean's Going to be a Singer; In the Coal-Pits; I Love a Lassie; Five Shillings to a Pound; The Lure of the Road; Coal-Face or Footlights; I Become My Own Impresario; A Sovereign for Publicity Only; Pantomime; Great Artiste Captivates America; �������Arry Laudah's �������Oss; Will Morris Comes for Me; I Play for Royalty; The First Years of the War; Carry On; The War Years in America; My Friends the Presidents; Glen Branter; Knight of the British Empire; Bad Tips and Others; South Africa; The Orient; Some Fish Stories; and The End of the Road.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.

Author: Harry Lauder
ISBN-10: 1163217476
ISBN-13: 9781163217474
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d