Oriental Manuscripts of the John Frederick Lewis Collection 1937 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417978601)

The book ""Oriental Manuscripts of the John Frederick Lewis Collection 1937"" by Muhammed Ahmed Simsar is a comprehensive compilation of manuscripts from the personal collection of John Frederick Lewis, a prominent British artist and collector of Oriental art. The book features a detailed description of the manuscripts, which include Arabic, Persian, and Turkish texts on various subjects such as history, literature, religion, and science. The author provides insights into the historical and cultural context of each manuscript and highlights their significance in the field of Oriental studies. The book also includes high-quality photographs and illustrations of the manuscripts, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of Oriental art and literature. Overall, ""Oriental Manuscripts of the John Frederick Lewis Collection 1937"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and Asia.In the Free Library of Philadelphia. A Descriptive Catalogue with forty-eight illustrations.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.

Author: Muhammed Ahmed Simsar
ISBN-10: 1417978600
ISBN-13: 9781417978601
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d