The Arabian Nights, Part 17 summary
Part 17 of 18 · 11 min to read the part
In The Sixth Voyage, Sinbad survives a wreck, outlives his companions, and escapes on a raft through an underground river to Serendib, where the king welcomes him. He returns through Bussorah to Bagdad with royal gifts and a letter for Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid, turning his escape into a mission of friendship between rulers.
What happens
- After a year of rest, Sinbad sails again against his family’s wishes, and a powerful current wrecks his ship.
- His companions die as their food runs out, and Sinbad builds a raft to attempt escape through a dark river cavern.
- People watering their fields rescue him, feed him, and take him and his valuable cargo to the King of Serendib.
- The king welcomes Sinbad, refuses his offered cargo, and provides lodging; Sinbad explores the island and makes a pilgrimage.
- Sinbad carries the king’s letter and gifts to Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid, who rewards him after hearing about Serendib.
- Sinbad ends his account, Hindbad receives one hundred sequins, and the company returns the next day for another voyage story.
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What to notice
Sinbad weighs certain starvation against a dangerous escape. This reasoning moves him from preparing his grave to building a raft.
Quick check
How does Sinbad escape the shore where his companions die?
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