The adventures of Sinbad the Sailor are among the most popular tales from One Thousand and One Nights: In 9th century Baghdad, the poor porter Sinbad meets Sinbad the Sailor. The wealthy merchant tells the young man about his journeys across the world's oceans, about distant, mysterious lands, and about incredible adventures. Originally published as a reading book for German students in America, this edition, edited by Albert Ludwig Grimm and supplemented by Karl Drechsel, includes a detailed appendix with notes, exercises, and vocabulary for English-speaking readers. Reprint of the original edition from 1913.