Author
19th century Lebanese author Jirjīs Ṭannūs ʻAwn. The book has nine chapters on different crafts: electroplating
Publication Date
1873 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
205
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
12916
Record ID
12916
Library Location
Qatar National Library
Date
1873 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
Kitāb al-durr al-maknūn fī al-ṣanā’i‘ wa al-funūn (The hidden treasure on arts and crafts) is a compendium of several crafts and artisanal techniques by 19th century Lebanese author Jirjīs Ṭannūs ʻAwn. The book has nine chapters on different crafts: electroplating; the dyeing of fabric; photography; candle-making; and the manufacture of ink, glue, mirrors, ceramics, and soap. A tenth chapter discusses chemical compounds. Most of the book is devoted to three crafts: electroplating, including plating and galvanizing techniques involving copper, brass, gold, and silver; the dyeing of fabric, including natural and artificial dye sources for a variety of colors and fibers; and photography. The final chapter on chemicals includes a section on antidotes to be used in the case of poisoning. The book has numerous illustrations and a table of contents. Jirjīs Ṭannūs ʻAwn dedicates his work to the Ottoman statesman, author, and reformer Ahmet Cevdet
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
(1822−95), a highly cultured and literate man. According to the cover, the author used his own funds for this printing.
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