This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: D. Appleton and company in 1903 in 504 pages; Description: Translated from the author's manuscript by Lady Mary Loyd.; Subjects: Literary Criticism / African; Literary Criticism / Middle Eastern;