The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night

This is Volume 6 of Richard Francis Burton’s complete, unexpurgated translation of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night,' also known as 'The Arabian Nights.' Burton’s translation is renowned for its scholarly detail and vivid prose, capturing the spirit of the original Arabic tales. These stories, filled with genies, magic carpets, and resourceful heroes, have captivated readers for centuries. From the adventures of Sindbad the Sailor to the cunning of Ali Baba, these tales offer a rich tapestry of Middle Eastern culture and imagination. This edition presents the stories in their full, unabridged form, making it an essential addition to any collection of world literature and a fascinating window into a world of enchantment and wonder.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.