Tales of the Arabian Nights

This beautiful edition of Andrew Lang's selection of the reputed 1001 stories told by Scheherazade to entertain her husband, the Sultan, and prevent him from having her killed, makes a perfect gift for lovers of classic folktales. Every tale will weave its own spell on readers as they dip into an enchanted land where Aladdin discovers a genie held captive in a magic lamp, Sinbad sets sail on a series of fantastic voyages and surprising heroes and magic creatures reveal hidden depths of bravery and ingenuity. Augmented with H J Lord's charming illustrations and pretty printed edges, this book is a true keepsake and will grace any discerning book-lover's shelves.