The Arabian Nights, Part 12 summary
Part 12 of 18 · 7 min to read the part
In The First Voyage, Sinbad describes how a trading journey leaves him stranded after a supposed island proves to be a sea monster, and how the Maha-raja’s servants rescue him. He recovers his goods when his ship reaches the kingdom, returns home wealthy, and rewards Hindbad before gathering his guests for another story.
What happens
- After wasting much of his inheritance, Sinbad sells his remaining possessions and joins merchants on a sea voyage.
- A supposed island proves to be a sea monster, and Sinbad survives its dive by clinging to wood.
- Washed onto an island, he finds food and water, then meets royal grooms who bring him to the Maha-raja.
- The king supports him, and Sinbad explores, meets merchants, and searches for a way home.
- His original ship arrives, and the captain returns his goods after accepting his account and recognizing him.
- Sinbad returns home wealthy, rewards Hindbad after telling his story, and welcomes him back the next day.
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