Frances Jenkins Olcott (1872–1963) was an American librarian and writer born in Paris, France. In 1898, she developed the children’s department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and became its first head librarian. She edited and wrote a total of more than 20 volumes, including both children’s books and volumes about the art of being a children’s librarian.
19 Ebooks von Edward William Lane
Edward William Lane: Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights
Elaborate, explanatory notes from the author’s 1859 translation of the Arabian Nights comprise a virtual encyclopedia of Middle Eastern life. Intriguing account of Islamic society as it existed …
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€20.85
Frances Jenkins Olcott: The Arabian Nights – Illustrated by Monro S. Orr
This classic fairy tale anthology was collated from South Asian and Middle Eastern folk stories and features much-loved tales, including Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.
Anthologised over hundreds o …
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€9.49
Edward William Lane: An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians
Few works about the Middle East have exerted such wide and long-lasting influence as Edward William Lane’s
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians. First published in 1836, …
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€31.99
Edward William Lane: An Account of The Manners and Customs of The Modern Egyptians, Volume 1
It is now more than one hundred years since Lane gave to the world his admirable work on the Egyptians. It has become a classic, and no writer has given us such unsurpassed descriptions of the …
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€4.99
Edward William Lane: An Account of The Manners and Customs of The Modern Egyptians, Volume 2
It is now more than one hundred years since Lane gave to the world his admirable work on the Egyptians. It has become a classic, and no writer has given us such unsurpassed descriptions of the …
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€3.99
Edward William Lane: Arabian Society In The Middle Ages
When Mr. Lane translated the ‚Thousand and One Nights, ‚ he was not content with producing a mere rendering of the Arabic text: he saw that the manners and ideas there described required a commentary …
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Englisch
€2.99
Edward William Lane: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
‚Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves‘ is one of the most familiar of the ‚Arabian Nights‘ tales, and has been widely retold and performed in many media, especially for children.
In the story, Ali Baba …
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€0.99
Clifford Edmund Bosworth & Edward William Lane: Arabian Society Middle Ages
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa …
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€31.01
Clifford Edmund Bosworth & Edward William Lane: Arabian Society Middle Ages
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa …
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€31.17
Edward William Lane: Selections from the Kuran
This is Volume I of eight in a series on Islam. Originally published in 1879, this holds a selection of translated writings from the Kur-an from Arabic. These selections are divided into two …
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€48.13
Edward William Lane: Selections from the Kuran
This is Volume I of eight in a series on Islam. Originally published in 1879, this holds a selection of translated writings from the Kur-an from Arabic. These selections are divided into two …
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€48.22
Edward William Lane: Selections From The Kur-an
There are several translations of the Kur-an in several languages; but there are very few people who have the strength of mind to read any of them through. The chaotic arrangement and frequent repeti …
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Englisch
€2.99
Edward William Lane: Arabian Society In The Middle Ages
When Mr. Lane translated the ‚Thousand and One Nights, ‚ he was not content with producing a mere rendering of the Arabic text: he saw that the manners and ideas there described required a commentary …
EPUB
Englisch
€2.99
Various: Selections from the Kur-an
Selections from the Kur-an offers readers a glimpse into the sacred text of Islam, providing a selection of verses that cover a wide range of topics including faith, morality, and jurisprudence. The …
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€1.99
Edward William Lane: Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights
In his seminal work ‚Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights‘, Edward William Lane delves into the intricate and dazzling world of medieval Arabian society as …
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€1.99
Edward William Lane: Selections from the Kur-án
There are several translations of the Ḳur-án (Quran/Koran) in several languages; but there are very few people who have the strength of mind to read any of them through. The chaotic arrangement and …
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€4.49
Various: Selections from the Kur-an
Selections from the Kur-an presents a curated collection of passages from the holy book of Islam, the Kur-an. This book provides readers with a glimpse into the core teachings and beliefs of one of …
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€1.99
Edward William Lane: Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights
In ‚Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights‘, Edward William Lane delves into the rich tapestry of Arabian society as depicted in the iconic collection of folk …
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€1.99
Edward William Lane: An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians
Edward William Lane’s ‚An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians‘ is a pioneering work that provides a detailed exploration of the cultural practices and social norms of Egypt in …
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€1.99
