History of Bengali Language and Literature c11.149

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c11.149

12. Mahammad Jivana Charita by Rev. J. Long. Pages 121. Founded exclusively on Arabic authorities as given in the works of Sprenger, Weile, and Caussin de Percival—treats of Geography, Natural History and religious state of Arabia previous to Mahammad's time, Mahammad's youthful days, his trading, when 40 years old he announces a new faith, opposition of his relatives, becomes a warrior, his polygamy, messages to foreign rulers, regulations for his followers: death in the midst of his plans. 'The second part now in the press will take in the spread of Moslemism, the Korān, Moslemism as at present, the festivals and sects of the Mahomedans.'

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