This is Volume 2 of John Payne's complete English translation of "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night," also known as the "Arabian Nights." This collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age has entertained readers for centuries. Payne's translation is known for its faithfulness to the original Arabic text and its meticulous scholarship. These timeless tales transport the reader to a world of genies, magic carpets, and daring adventures, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and its enduring storytelling tradition. Volume 2 continues the captivating narratives, promising further enchantment and wonder.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.