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1870 History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman

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History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman

 

History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman by Salil-ibn-Razik, from A.D. 661-1856. Translated from the Original Arabic and Edited, with Notes, Appendices, and an Introduction, continuing the History down to 1870.

Author / Publisher: Salil Ibn Hazik. Translated by Badger / Hakluyt Society London 1871

 

 

History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman

 History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman

History of the Imams and Seyyids of Oman

Description:

Important, scarce  and valuable book. Contents: cxxviii (introduction) ;435 p. Original blue cloth stamped in blind, gilt vignette of ship on front board, spine ruled in blind, gilt titles, yellow end-papers (hardback) Illus. with 1 folding map. Translation of Shu`a` al-shai`bi-al-lama`an fi dhikr asma aimmat `Uman. "This work embraces the annals of 'Oman from the rise of Islam down to a very recent period, and is, I believe, unique in the continuity and fullness of its narrative. The native records from which the earlier portions are compiled, if they ever came within their reach, have never, to my knowledge, been utilized by foreign authors either in the East or West" (Intro). We have another original example of this book with beautiful dark blue covers (and ornamental  elements around the ship on the covers ). and heavily gilded edges but unfortunately with rather brittle paper, resulting in some damage.

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