Oriental tales, for the entertainment of youth Selected from the most eminent English writers

"Oriental Tales, for the Entertainment of Youth" by Anonymous is a collection of stories aimed at young readers long ago. These tales come from Eastern traditions with the goal of teaching lessons about good character, right and wrong, and what happens based on choices. The book is filled with all kinds of people like smart traders, kind religious men, unhappy rulers, teaching them about virtues and faults. The book starts with a merchant and his boys, showing how the mean one becomes poor while the nice one gets rich. Later, a philosopher, Mencius, talks about being thankful, forgiveness, and becoming a better person. These stories mix fun and lessons, all encouraging kids to do what's right.