“The Chinaman”

Description

Dennis Clancy grew rich among the Chinese Tea growers. He died and left all to his nephew who takes the name Ling Chung Chang Awong, wears his hair "in one long plait" and plans to "found an Irish colony." He leaves Ireland for Hong Kong.

References

  1. OLochlainn-More 46, "The Chinaman" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9762
  3. BI, OLcM046

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1965 (OLochlainn-More)
Found in: Ireland