Elements of a ‘Timbuktu Manual of Style’

A newly translated text, 'Elements of a Timbuktu Manual of Style,' by Cheikh Hamou (Mahmoud Mohamed Dedéou), sheds light on the often-overlooked practice of additional markings in manuscripts from Timbuktu. This manual serves as an essential guide to understanding the nuanced art of scholarship in this region, offering insights into the sophisticated techniques used by scribes and scholars. The text, translated with expertise, provides a rare window into the intricate methods employed in manuscript culture during Timbuktu's golden age. Its significance lies in its practical application, bridging gaps between traditional practices and modern scholarly analysis.

Dédéou, M. M., & Jeppie, S. (2017). Elements of a ‘Timbuktu Manual of Style’. The Arts and Crafts of Literacy, 309–312. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110541441-010