- Leather
676 pages
- Release Date
10 October 2011
Summary
No library’s complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton.
They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today: “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” “Sinbad the Sailor,” “Aladdin,” and more. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781607103097 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1607103095 |
| Author: | Sir Richard Burton, Ken Mondschein |
| Publisher: | Canterbury Classics |
| Imprint: | Canterbury Classics |
| Format: | Leather |
| Number of Pages: | 676 |
| Release Date: | 10 October 2011 |
| Weight: | 998g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 159mm x 41mm |
| Series: | Leather-bound Classics |
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”[A] book…that captivates in childhood, and still delights in age.”
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About The Author
Sir Richard Burton
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of One Thousand and One Nights, also commonly known as The Arabian Nights.
Ken Mondschein is a college professor, scholar, fencing master, jouster, and author with expertise in subjects ranging from medieval history to contemporary politics. He was a Fulbright scholar to France, received his PhD in history from Fordham University and is certified as a master of historical fencing by the US Fencing Coaches’ Association. His work includes history, fencing, introductions to works of classic literature, and other projects.
Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an renown British explorer, writer, translator, and linguist who is best known for his travels within Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Of his many achievements, one of his most recognizable contributions is a translation of One Thousand and One Nights, also commonly known as The Arabian Nights.
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