Tales Of The Caliph (1895)

Tales of the Caliph is a collection of short stories written by Horatio Nelson Crellin and originally published in 1895. The book is set in the Islamic Golden Age and follows the adventures of the Caliph, the ruler of the Islamic empire. The stories are full of intrigue, romance, and adventure, and are set in exotic locations such as Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. The Caliph is portrayed as a wise and just ruler, who often disguises himself to gain insight into the lives of his subjects. The stories also feature a cast of colorful characters, including merchants, scholars, thieves, and warriors. Through these tales, Crellin provides a glimpse into the culture and customs of the Islamic world during this period, and explores themes such as honor, loyalty, and the pursuit of knowledge. Overall, Tales of the Caliph is a captivating and entertaining read that transports the reader to a bygone era of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.