The tales of the genii; or, The delightful lessons of Horam, the son of Asmar. Faithfully translated from the Persian manuscript, and compared with the French and Spanish editions published at Paris and Madrid. By Sir Charles Morell, formerly ambassador from the British Settlements in India to the Great Mogul. In two volumes.

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  • The tales of the genii; or, The delightful lessons of Horam, the son of Asmar. Faithfully translated from the Persian manuscript, and compared with the French and Spanish editions published at Paris and Madrid. By Sir Charles Morell, formerly ambassador from the British Settlements in India to the Great Mogul. In two volumes.
  • Delightful lessons of Horam, the son of Asmar
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Imprint
London : printed for G. and T. Wilkie, St. Paul's Church Yard, MDCCLXXXVI. [1786] The fifth edition.; ..
Added name
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, dedicatee. ; G. & T. Wilkie (Firm), bookseller.
Publication year
1786
ESTC No.
T74888
Grub Street ID
297709
Description
2v., plates : ill. ; 12°.
Note
An original work by James Ridley, writing under the pseudonym Sir Charles Morell, based on the 'Arabian nights'

Dedicated to "His Royal Highness George, Prince of Wales"

Includes 14 unnumbered leaves of plates.