L. A. Braun
ASIN: B017N5CUVG
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 482
An Arabic nomad had wandered from village to village to share his coveted secret. Curious crowds would gather from miles around. Had there been a hidden number ‘26’ in the ancient artwork related to the nomadic Arabic wise men and alchemy experts? What would it mean? Did it represent a secret energy force? Step aboard the enchanted mystery ship for a journey through the action of the manuscripts of "Maqamat of al-Hariri,'--a genre regarding the famous Arabian trickster 'Abu Zayd,' who had wandered the Middle East pandering the number '26' like it was snake oil. Utilizing an extravaganza of vibrant illustrations from history’s most eminent artists, this seminar book first highlights the fine points of the fundamental story and then acquaints the readers with its history and overall context. These intriguing Arabic manuscripts are mostly dated from the 13th century. The readers embark ...