Chapter 8: Adab Literature of the Central Middle East

Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems by El-Mas`udi, trans Aloys Sprenger

For a short biography of al-Mas’udi, including a general description of Meadows of Gold, see

Encyclopedia Britannica on al-Masudi

And for a discussion of the historical backdrop for al-Masudi’s work, see

The World of al-Masudi – History of Islam.com