"Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers" is a compilation of fictional stories by different authors set in the Eastern region. This book contains short stories with themes of bravery, mystery, history, resourcefulness, and more. Included in this collection are following stories: Jalaladdeen of Bagdad The Story of Haschem The Pantofles Story of the Prince and the Lions The City of the Demons Jussuf, the Merchant of Balsora The Seven Sleepers The Enchanters; or, Misnar, the Sultan of India Sadik Beg Halechalbe and the Unknown Lady The Four Talismans The Story of Bohetzad; or, the Lost Child Urad; or, The Fair Wanderer Alischar and Smaragdine

once upon a time there lived in the city of Bagdad a young man called Jalaladdeen. It was not his native place; but, in his early days, his father had taken up his abode there. He was, however, little acquainted with the town, in which he had grown up a sturdy youth; for his father inhabited a small house in one of the suburbs, and lived a very retired and frugal life. They managed their household affairs, and cultivated their small garden, without the aid of any domestics. One day the father, feeling his end approaching, called for his son once more to his bed-side before his death, and said to him, "Jalaladdeen, my dearest son, thou seest that I have arrived at the bourne of my earthly career: now I should joyously quit this life, were it not for the thought that I must leave thee here alone. After my death, thou wilt find that thou are not so poor as thou mayest have conceived, and that too with good reason, from our hitherto contracted habits of life. Nevertheless, guard against the impression that thou art in possession of inexhaustible riches. Reflect that a year has three hundred and sixty-five days, and that the smallest expenditure, when it occurs daily, will in the end amount to no inconsiderable sum. Pay careful heed, therefore, to these my instructions, and be contented with the necessaries of life. Provide that which is indispensable to thy subsistence; but beware of purchasing superfluities. Man's wants increase daily, if he do not accustom himself in his early days to practise self-denial. But shouldest thou ever be so unhappy as to neglect these my sincere cautions, and consequently fall into poverty, I have only this piece of advice left for thee:—Take this rope, fasten it to the nail in yonder wall, and pull stoutly three times." After these words, with his latest strength he drew a new rope from under the head of his bed, and presented it to Jalaladdeen: the next moment he expired. So remarkable was the last lesson of the dying father to Jalaladdeen, that he carefully preserved the rope. The care of the funeral of the deceased, and the grief for the loss of his parent, and his own abandonment in the world, occupied Jalaladdeen's mind for the first week; but soon the household matters demanded his attention, and he speedily found his father's words verified. One day he discovered in a chamber which his father had always kept locked, and which he himself had never before entered, a great quantity of gold and jewels. He still, however, persevered in his accustomed solitary and frugal life in the same manner as before the death of his father. He fetched his daily provisions for himself, worked in his garden, and dressed his own food. One day it happened that as he went to fetch a piece of meat from his butcher, he passed a house adjacent to his own, from an inner room of which there sounded joyous voices, jokes, songs, and laughter. He felt a desire to open the door a little and to peep in; and a tastefully furnished chamber, hung with light blue silk draperies ornamented with golden lace, presented itself to his view. Beneath a canopy reclined five richly dressed young men at a table covered with a costly cloth, on which stood dishes and plates. On a side-board stood drinking-vessels and jugs; and five slaves were busily employed in serving the company with viands and liquors. At sight of this cheerful and joyous assemblage, Jalaladdeen felt discontented with his lot.

"Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers" by Various Authors compiled by Laura Valentine. In compiling this volume of Eastern Tales, the Editor, Laura Valentine, has been careful to select only those best suited to youthful readers. Herein are 14 ancient, children’s tales taken from the Eastern Lands from Syria, Baghdad in Persia to the Land of the Pharaohs to India, land of the Moghuls, and over the Himalayas to Khorasan and Transoxania. In essence here we have a mini-version of 1001 Arabian Nights with children’s stories as compelling as you will find in that volume. The tales in this book are: Jalaladdeen Of Bagdad The Story Of Haschem The Pantofles Story Of The Prince And The Lions The City Of The Demons Jussuf, The Merchant Of Balsora The Seven Sleepers The Enchanters; Or, Misnar, The Sultan Of India Sadik Beg Halechalbe And The Unknown Lady The Four Talismans The Story Of Bohetzad; Or, The Lost Child Urad; Or, The Fair Wanderer Alischar And Smaragdine 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. ================== KEYWORDS/TAGS: Eastern Tales, Story Tellers, Laura Valentine, young readers, children, young people, 14, ancient, childrens tales, childrens stories, fairy tales, folklore, Myths, Legends, Eastern Lands, Syria, Baghdad, Persia, ancient Egypt, Pharaoh, India, Moghul, Himalayas. Khorasan, Transoxania, 1001 Arabian Nights, Jalaladdeen, Bagdad, Haschem, Pantofles, Prince, Lions, princess, City, Demons, Jussuf, Merchant, Balsora, Basra, Seven Sleepers, Enchanters, Misnar, Sultan Of India, Sadik Beg, Halechalbe, Unknown Lady, Four Talismans, Bohetzad, Lost Child, Urad, Fair Wanderer, Alischar, Smaragdine, action, Adventure,

Marrakech is the heart and lifeblood of Morocco's ancient storytelling tradition. For nearly a thousand years, storytellers have gathered in the Jemaa el Fna, the legendary square of the city, to recount ancient folktales and fables to rapt audiences. But this unique chain of oral tradition that has passed seamlessly from generation to generation is teetering on the brink of extinction. The competing distractions of television, movies and the internet have drawn the crowds away from the storytellers and few have the desire to learn the stories and continue their legacy. Richard Hamilton has witnessed at first hand the death throes of this rich and captivating tradition and, in the labyrinth of the Marrakech medina, has tracked down the last few remaining storytellers, recording stories that are replete with the mysteries and beauty of the Maghreb.

Richard Francis Burton, a renowned adventurer and translator, presents readers with a comprehensive collection of his works in 'The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton.' This anthology showcases Burton's literary style, which is marked by his curiosity for foreign cultures and languages, as well as his bold exploration of taboo subjects. The book includes a diverse range of writings, from his celebrated translations of 'The Arabian Nights' to his pioneering studies on African and Middle Eastern societies. Burton's unique blend of academic rigor and adventurous spirit shines through in each piece, offering modern readers a glimpse into the Victorian era's fascination with the exotic and unknown. As a decorated British Army officer, diplomat, and polyglot, Richard Francis Burton's life experiences deeply informed his writing. His travels to remote regions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East provided him with a wealth of material for his ethnographic studies and literary translations. Burton's insatiable thirst for knowledge and his willingness to challenge societal norms are evident in the vast scope of subjects covered in this collection. For readers interested in exploring the intersection of literature, adventure, and cultural anthropology, 'The Complete Works of Sir Richard Francis Burton' is a must-read. Burton's fearless exploration of foreign lands and his profound insights into human behavior make this anthology a timeless contribution to world literature.

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890) was a British explorer, geographer, translator and diplomat. Burton's best-known achievements include a well-documented journey to Mecca, in disguise; an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights; the publication of the Kama Sutra in English and an expedition with J. H. Spake to discover the source of Nile. E-artnow present his greatest works as an author, translator and explorer. His works and the works about his life act as the true legacy of his untamed travel spirit and eternal curiosity. Content Translations: Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Book of Thousand Nights and A Night (Complete Edition) The Perfumed Garden of the Cheikh Nefzaoui Ananga Ranga Vikram and the Vampire Travel Writings: First Footsteps in East Africa Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah To the Gold Coast for Gold Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Unexplored Syria Historical Research: A New System of Sword Exercise for Infantry The Sentiment of the Sword: A Country-House Dialogue Poetry: The Kasîdah of Hâjî Abdû El-Yezdî The Gulistan of Sa'di Priapeia Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus Poem to His Wife Alma Minha Gentil, Que Te Partiste Em Quanto Quiz Fortuna Que Tivesse Eu Cantarei De Amor Tao Docemente No Mundo Poucos Annos, E Cansados Que Levas, Cruel Morte? Hum Claro Dia Ah! Minha Dinamene! Assim Deixaste Biography and Further Readings: Life of Sir Richard Burton by Thomas Wright Romance of Isabel Lady Burton: The Story of Her Life Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile by J. H. Speke What Led to the Discovery of the Nile by J. H. Speke Arabian Society in the Middle Ages Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia

The stories in the Thousand and One Nights, or the Arabian Nights, are familiar to many of us: from the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and his forty thieves, to the framing story of Scheherazade telling these stories to her homicidal husband, Shahrayar. This book offers a rich and wide-ranging analysis of the power of this collection of tales that penetrates so many cultures and appeals to such a variety of predilections and tastes. It also explores areas that were left untouched, like the decolonization of the Arabian Nights, and its archaeologies. Unique in its excavation into inroads of perception and reception, Muhsin J. al-Musawi's book unearths means of connection with common publics and learned societies. Al-Musawi shows, as never before, how the Arabian Nights has been translated, appropriated, and authenticated or abused over time, and how its reach is so expansive as to draw the attention of poets, painters, illustrators, translators, editors, musicians, political scientists like Leo Strauss, and novelists like Michel Butor, James Joyce and Marcel Proust amongst others. Making use of documentaries, films, paintings, novels and novellas, poetry, digital forums and political jargon, this book offers nuanced understanding of the perennial charm and power of this collection.