02232cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500420016026400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850500600041950801010047952011860058053400450176665300470181185600430185899900170190120083UtSlPG20260610133450.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLucas, E. V.q(Edward Verrall),d1868-193812aA Boswell of Baghdad; With Diversions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-12-100 aA Boswell of Baghdad -- Diversions -- On Bellona's hem.  aProduced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"A Boswell of Baghdad; With Diversions" by E. V. Lucas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work primarily focuses on Ibn Khallikan's Biographical Dictionary, which details numerous historical figures from Baghdad's past, capturing the essence of their lives, contributions, and the rich culture of that era. The book blends anecdotal storytelling with scholarly insight, aiming to shed light on the fascinating personalities that shaped the literary and intellectual landscape of the region.  The opening of the book introduces the subject of Ibn Khallikan's monumental work, highlighting its significance in documenting the lives of notable figures from Baghdad. Lucas sets the tone by discussing his engaging exploration of the Dictionary, showcasing the human aspect of historical narratives through anecdotes and poetry. He presents the intent of his extraction as one of capturing the more colorful, odd, and relatable aspects of these figures, remarking upon the juxtaposition of grand traditions with the quirks of individual character, ultimately reflecting on the nature of humanity across the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIbn Khallikan, 1211-1282. Wafayat al-a'yan40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20083  c61368d61368