1001 Nights tells the story of the beautiful daughter of the vizier who fights for her life. The king has taken to the cruel habit of marrying a new virgin every day and killing her after the wedding night. However, Scheherazade tells him a captivating tale every evening, leaving the end of the story open for the next night. The ruler spares her life and grants her over two and a half years of existence. This volume gathers over 50 tales and legends of love, suffering, and adventure, including "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Sinbad the Sailor," and many more. Features: with numerous black-and-white illustrations.