Seasonal Knowledge and the Almanac Tradition in the Arab Gulf

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Focusing on indigenous knowledge, this book explores seasonal, astronomical, and agricultural information found in Arab Gulf almanacs. It analyzes local traditions through almanacs, Arabic literature, ethnographic interviews, and online discussions, tracing the historical evolution of key terms related to seasonal knowledge since the ninth century CE. It also examines practices like pearl diving, fishing, and seafaring. The work is valuable for scholars of the Arab region and those studying the Indian Ocean and Red Sea Trade Network, as well as folk astronomy in the Arab world.