The geography of Nubia, that is, the most accurate description of the whole world divided into seven climates. Contineus especially the exact universal of Asia and Africa, rerumq. : in them hitherto unknown explanation / Recently translated from Arabic into Latin by Gabriele Sionita, professor of Syriac and Arabic literature, and regional translator, & Joanne Hesrontia.
| Title | The geography of Nubia, that is, the most accurate description of the whole world divided into seven climates. Contineus especially the exact universal of Asia and Africa, rerumq. : in them hitherto unknown explanation / Recently translated from Arabic into Latin by Gabriele Sionita, professor of Syriac and Arabic literature, and regional translator, & Joanne Hesrontia. |
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| Author | Idrīsī, approximately 1100-1166. Gabriel Sionita, 1577-1648. Joannes, Hesronita, active 17th century. Pococke, Edward, 1604-1691 former owner |
| Publication Date: | 1619 |
| Publication Place | Paris - From the printing of Hieronymus Blageart |
| Type | Book |
| Language | ar |
| Digital | Yes |
| Manuscript | No |
| Library: | Wellcome Collection museum and library |
| Record ID | h2dggr6m |
| Date | 1619 |
| Notes | The appendix (54 p.) has the caption title: A brief treatise on some Eastern cities, and also on the religion and customs of the natives Translation of Nughat al-mushtak fi dhidr al am. Sar Bound in tan calfskin; maroon leather label on spine; stamped in gold; red speckled edges Copy 1 Note: With MS. notes by E. Pococke. |
