My grandfather was born in the 1900's.

His failure spread quickly. Truly, bad news travels fast.

He crossed many mountains and rivers to meet her.

He likes to read The Arabian Nights.

I read One Thousand and One Nights and was drawn into the charm of the Orient.

He was able to achieve career success and fame after much hardship.

He read the Thousand and One Nights and was drawn to the charm of the Orient.