A book for the general reader of the various legends in the name of the great King Solomon which the author has brought together to form an idea of the legendary life of the king. Contents: Solomon's birth and judgments; Solomon's wisdom and knowledge; Solomon's power and magnificence; Solomon's magic carpet; Solomon and the birds and beasts; finding of Shamir; building of the temple; Solomon and the Queen of Sheba; daughter of the pharaoh; Solomon in exile; Solomon in death.