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THE ARABIAN NIGHTS translated by Sir Richard Burton Bonded Leather, Gold Pages TheArabian Nights is your magic carpet ride to exotic lands full of wonders andmarvels! Initially collected nearly a thousand years ago, these folktales are presented as storiesthat crafty Scheherazade told her husband, King Shahryar, over athousand-and-one consecutive nights, to pique his interest for the nextevening's entertainment and thereby save her life. Amongthem are some of the best-known legends of eastern storytelling, including the"Sinbad the Sailor," "Aladdin and His Magic Lamp," and"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." This collection features more than twenty stories, inthe classic translation of Sir Richard Burton, published between 1884 and 1886,and full-color illustrations by Renata Fucikova and Jindra Capek. Smoke-free Home Combined shipping is offered for all same-day purchases, so check out our other goods! Questions are always welcome - I'm happy to help you choose to shop with me!