African Nights Entertainment (1900)

African Nights Entertainment is a collection of African folktales and stories compiled by Alec John Dawson and first published in 1900. The book features a wide range of tales from various African cultures, including stories about animals, magical creatures, and human beings. The stories are told in a simple and engaging style, with vivid descriptions and colorful characters that capture the imagination of readers. Some of the tales are humorous, while others are more serious and deal with themes such as love, betrayal, and justice. The book also includes illustrations by renowned artist A. H. Buckland, which bring the stories to life and add to the overall charm of the collection. African Nights Entertainment is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages with its rich storytelling and fascinating glimpses into African culture and mythology.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.