Arabic English Lexicon - 8 Vols. [Hardcover]

Edward William Lane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2003

The most scholarly dictionary of the Arabic language available. This work is the product of over thirty years of unrelenting labour. It is a work of such unique greatness that, since its first appearance almost 150 years ago, it has remained to this day supreme in the field of Arabic lexicography. No scholar or group of scholars has produced anything to supplant it. As it originally appeared and was later reproduced, the Lexicon consisted of eight large, cumbersome volumes, which made it difficult to use. Now, for the first time, the Islamic Texts Society has, with no loss whatsoever of clarity or legibility, brought together the eight large volumes into two compact volumes; it is now possible to keep the Lexicon on the work desk and refer to it with ease.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3064 pages
• Publisher: Educa Boos /AES (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8120601076
• ISBN-13: 978-8120601079
• Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.7 x 8.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,925,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PDF can be downloaded legally for FREE, May 21, 2007

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A. M. Young (bay area, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arabic-English Lexicon (Islamic Texts Society) (2 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

Just wanted to let folks know that as of 12/2006 Lane's Lexicon can be downloaded FREE as a PDF (legally). The HUGE PDF file is somewhat cumbersome, but considering that you are saving $450 I think it's worth it. Just do a Google search and you are sure to find it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing set, June 18, 2011

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This review is from: Arabic English Lexicon - 8 Vols. (Hardcover)

I got the set new for just over $300. I waited for a good price, and at that price it was a steal.

I love the set. Very detailed lexicon. Invaluable. The PDF is free, but hard to navigate. The hardbound set is superior.

Well worth the $300 for the set.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable learning tool for student of Holy Qur'an, January 7, 2009

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This review is from: Arabic English Lexicon - 8 Vols. (Hardcover)

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