Edward William Lane
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An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians, written in Egypt during the years 1833, -34, and -35, partly from notes made during a former visit to that country in the years 1825-28
Forty-one Eastern tales and anecdotes
[Another edition of the “ Arabian tales and anecdotes.” with thirty-four illustrations by G. Harvey, Esq.].
Selections from the Qur-án, commonly called in England the Koran
Translated from the Arabic and illustrated by notes by E. W. Lane. With an introduction by S. L. Poole.
Best selections from the Arabian nights entertainments
A selection of the tales told by Shahrazad in an attempt to save her life include "The Story of the Merchant and the Jinnee," and "The Story of Es-Sindibád of the Sea."
Edward William Lane
Study on Arabic-English lexicon of Edward William Lane, 1801-1876.
An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians written in Egypt during the years 1833-1835
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians (At Last--The Definitive Edition of the Classic)
"Fist published in 1836, this classic book has never gone out of print, continuously providing material and inspiration for generations of scholars, writers, and travelers, who have praised its comprehensiveness, detail, and perception. Yet the editions in print during most of the twentieth century would not have met Lane's approval. Lacking parts of Lane's text and many of his original illustrations (while adding many that were not his), they were based on what should have been ephemeral editions, published long after the author's death. Meanwhile, the definitive fifth edition of 1860, the result of a quarter century of Lane's corrections, reconsiderations, and additions, long ago disappeared from bookstore shelves. Now the 1860 edition of Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians is available again, with a useful general introduction by Jason Thompson."--Jacket.
Stories from the Thousand and one nights
A selection of forty-one of the stories told by Shahrazad (Scheherazade).
Description of Egypt
"Description of Egypt was the product of Lane's first research trip to Egypt from 1825 to 1828. Comprising nearly 300,000 words and 160 illustrations, it is a fascinating and multifaceted work. Its basic structure is a travelogue that recounts Lane's travels through Egypt and Nubia. Onto that framework, Lane added extensive excursions into Egyptian history, geography, city and village life, and especially antiquities, as he presented detailed descriptions of most of the major archaeological sites between Alexandria and the Second Cataract - all in polished prose and pictures." "This book will be of interest to both ancient and modern historians of Egypt, and will become an essential companion to Lane's Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians."--Jacket.