Zanzibar Tales are the fables from Africa which were translated into English by George W. Bateman in 1901. Considered to be the original source of inspiration for Walt Disney's most endearing characters like Bambi, Simba, etc. this book contains some of the most popular stories of all times like: I. The Monkey, the Shark, and the Washerman’s Donkey II. The Hare and the Lion III. The Lion, the Hyena, and the Rabbit IV. The Kites and the Crows V. Goso, the Teacher VI. The Ape, the Snake, and the Lion VII. Haamdaanee VIII. Mkaaah Jeechonee, the Boy Hunter IX. The Magician and the Sultan’s Son X. The Physician’s Son and the King of the Snakes