Exciting tales of adventure and fantasy, retold from the original Arabic. Sinbad, shipwrecked on exotic shores inhabited by mythical beasts and flying men; the amazing adventures of the Barber of Baghdad's six brothers; how Ali Baba outwitted the forty thieves . . . The daily entertainment of everyday people over a thousand years ago, these Arabian, Indian and Persian tales are full of magic and excitement. Complete and unabridged.
Some of the best-loved stories in the world. Originating in Persia, India and Arabia, they were the daily entertainment of the common people. In this edition they are retold especially for children. this collection includes the voyages of Sindbad the Sailor, Ali Baby and the Forty Thieves and the Tale of the Hunchback.