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Arab Roots of Gemology: Ahmad ibn Yusuf Al Tifaschi´s Best Thoughts on the Best of Stones
Samir Najm Abul Huda
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Hardback. Ahmad ibn Yusuf Al Tifaschi was born in 1184 and wrote this authoritative text in 1253. Twentieth century gemologists are astounded by the observations that he made and his contribution to gemology, whilst recognised in the Arab-speaking world, is not so well-known in the West. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: PNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 27. Weight in Grams: 524.
Although Arab contribution to the sciences is generally well known in the Western world, Arab contributions to the study of gemology are less recognized because of the lack of English-language translations of notable Arab texts. Scarecrow Press is pleased to present Samar Najm Abul Huda's translation of Ahmad ibn Yusuf al Tifaschi's study of gems. Born in 1184, Al Tifaschi first learned about gems from his father, and augmented his knowledge through readings of Aristotle, Theophrastus, and Pliny, as well as through extensive travels to mines and trading centers. In 1253, he wrote what later became known as the ... Read more
Although Arab contribution to the sciences is generally well known in the Western world, Arab contributions to the study of gemology are less recognized because of the lack of English-language translations of notable Arab texts. Scarecrow Press is pleased to present Samar Najm Abul Huda's translation of Ahmad ibn Yusuf al Tifaschi's study of gems. Born in 1184, Al Tifaschi first learned about gems from his father, and augmented his knowledge through readings of Aristotle, Theophrastus, and Pliny, as well as through extensive travels to mines and trading centers. In 1253, he wrote what later became known as the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810832947
SKU
V9780810832947
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Ref
99-15
About Samir Najm Abul Huda
Samar Najm Abul Huda is a specialist in the translation of medieval Arabic works on gemology, and is currently researching Arab lapidaries of the 8th through the 14th centuries.
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