The Arabic And Turkish Manuscripts In The Newberry Library (1912)

The book ""The Arabic and Turkish Manuscripts in the Newberry Library"" is a comprehensive study of the Arabic and Turkish manuscripts housed in the Newberry Library in Chicago. The author, Duncan Black Macdonald, was a renowned scholar of Islamic studies and his expertise is evident in the detailed descriptions and analysis of the manuscripts.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Arabic manuscripts and the second part on the Turkish manuscripts. Each section includes a detailed introduction to the language and script, as well as an overview of the historical and cultural context of the manuscripts.The descriptions of the manuscripts are organized according to their subject matter, with sections on religion, literature, science, history, and more. Each manuscript is described in detail, including its physical characteristics, contents, and significance.In addition to the descriptions of the manuscripts, the book includes a number of illustrations and facsimiles of the manuscripts themselves. There are also appendices that provide additional information on the cataloging system used by the Newberry Library and a bibliography of relevant works.Overall, ""The Arabic and Turkish Manuscripts in the Newberry Library"" is an essential resource for scholars of Islamic studies, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.