Gleanings From the Desert of Arabia (Classic Reprint)

Gleanings From the Desert of Arabia (Classic Reprint)
Author: R. D. Upton
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2017-12-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780332396804

Excerpt from Gleanings From the Desert of Arabia Advantage of'the author's corrections as far as page 80 when, shortly after the New Year, he was carried off by a sad and sudden illness. From that point onwards the sheets have been revised by a friend, with the exception of the Arabic words and quotations. These latter have all passed under the kind and careful supervision of the well-known Semitic scholar, the Rev. W. H. Lowe, of. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)

One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)
Author: Richard Francis Burton
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 15353
Release: 2015-12-09
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The exotic tales of the Arabian Nights have charmed and delighted readers across the world for almost a millennia. The collection features hundreds of magical Middle Eastern and Indian stories, including the famous first appearances of Aladdin, Ali Baba and Sindbad the Sailor. This eBook presents a comprehensive collection of translations of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ * Concise introductions to the translations * 5 different translations, with individual contents tables * Features Burton’s seminal 16 volume translation * Excellent formatting of the texts * Some tales are illustrated with their original artwork * Features Edward William Lane’s guide to ARABIAN SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE AGES – the perfect accompaniment to reading ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS JONATHAN SCOTT 1811 TRANSLATION JOHN PAYNE 1884 TRANSLATION RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON 1885 TRANSLATION ANDREW LANG 1885 TRANSLATION JULIA PARDOE 1857 ADAPTATION The Guide ARABIAN SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE AGES by Edward William Lane Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Arabians

Arabians
Author: Rik van Lent
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1999-04
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0811824144

Presents over 250 color photographs of Arabian horses, and features essays that explore the origin of the Arabian breed, its distinguishing features and characteristics, and its spread throughout the world.