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100 1 _aLucas, E. V.
_q(Edward Verrall),
_d1868-1938
245 1 2 _aA Boswell of Baghdad; With Diversions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-12-10
505 0 _aA Boswell of Baghdad -- Diversions -- On Bellona's hem.
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIbn Khallikan, 1211-1282. Wafayat al-a'yan
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20083
999 _c61368
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