This absorbing volume contains fascinating stories from the 'Arabian Nights' as retold by Laurence Housman with beautifully colored illustrations. 'Arabian Nights' is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales published during the Islamic Golden Age. These stories range from historical stories to tragic romances and comedies. They were collected over many centuries by a vast range of scholars and authors. Contents: The Fisherman and the Genie The Story of the King of the Ebony Isles Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves The Story of the Magic Horse The Story of the Wicked Half-Brothers The Story of the Princess of Deryabar