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About The Book: "The Adventures of Hatim Tai: A Romance" by Duncan Forbes is a translation of a classic Persian tale centered on Hatim Tai, a legendary Arab nobleman famed for his generosity and wisdom. The book follows Hatim as he embarks on seven daring quests, each designed to solve a riddle or aid someone in distress. Blending fantasy, moral values, and adventure, the stories highlight themes of bravery, selflessness, and justice. Forbes’ work introduced this timeless Eastern romance to English-speaking audiences with clarity and cultural respect. About The Author: Duncan Forbes (1798–1868) was a Scottish linguist and orientalist renowned for his contributions to the study and teaching of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Bengali. Despite a late start in education, he became a respected scholar, serving as Professor of Oriental Languages at King's College London and cataloguing Persian manuscripts at the British Museum. Forbes authored influential grammars and translated classic Eastern texts, including Bagh-o-Bahar and Adventures of Hatim Tai, playing a key role in making Eastern literature accessible to English readers. The Title 'The Adventures Of Hatim Tai: A Romance written/authored/edited by Duncan Forbes', published in the year 1830. The ISBN 9789372251678 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 224 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Fiction. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms.