The Adventures of The Caliph Haroun Alraschid by Anne Manning - 1855

UK: Arthur Hall, 1855. First Edition . Decorative Cloth. Good ++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition 1855. Anne Manning (1807-1879) was a British novelist. Born in London, England, Manning was an active writer during the Victorian age, having 51 works to her credit. Though antiquated in style, her writings were considered to have some literary charm and a delicate historical imagination. Fictionalised tale of the fifth Abbasid Caliph, Harun al-Rashid (763-809) by Anne Manning. 'Al-Rashid ruled from 786 to 809, during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age. His time was marked by scientific, cultural, and religious prosperity. Book is good++ with bright boards. Edges lightly rubbed in places. Spine lightened. Bookplate and owners library catalogue label. Contents good. Light age toning to pages. More images can be taken upon request. Ref15624