The Arabian Nights by Burton, Sir Richard

The Arabian Nights (Leather) (ISBN-13: 9781607103097)

Vendor: Sir Richard Burton
Product type: Books
Format: Leather
$24.99
$24.99
$24.99
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The Arabian Nights by Burton, Sir Richard

The Arabian Nights

$24.99
The Arabian Nights by Burton, Sir Richard

The Arabian Nights

$24.99
Format: Leather
Description
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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 alike. This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an expert introduction provides new information and context for these well-known stories.Arabian Nights is a compelling look at a long-gone culture--and the perfect addition to any home library.

Author: Sir Richard Burton
ISBN-10: 1607103095
ISBN-13: 9781607103097
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2011
Pages: 750
Format: Leather
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.40w x 1.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 10.6
Point Value: 69
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 52118 / Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights
By Sir Richard Burton
By Sir Richard Burton
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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.

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