Yazar
19th century Lebanese author Jirjīs Ṭannūs ʻAwn. The book has nine chapters on different crafts: electroplating
Basım Tarihi
1873 (CE, Gregorian)
Tür
Kitap
Dil
Arapça
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Sayfa Sayısı
205
Kütüphane
Katar Dijital Kütüphanesi
Demirbaş Numarası
12916
Kayıt Numarası
12916
Lokasyon
Qatar National Library
Tarih
1873 (CE, Gregorian)
Notlar
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.
Erişim Koşulları
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