The History of Ali Cogia, a Merchant of Bagdad, is a tale from the Arabian Nights and tells of Ali Cogia and his necessity to fulfill his father's wish and make a pilgrimage to Mecca. He must find a safe place to hide his money when he decides to places it inside a urn and fills the urn with olives. Thus another adventure of the Arabian Nights begins. Delightfully told with an illustration by Peter Newell. recommended by The Gunston Trust. Young Adult+.