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Record Number: 3929 Author(s)/Creator(s): Kruk , Remke. Contributor(s): Title: Ibn Battuta: Travel, Family Life, and Chronology: How Seriously Do We Take a Father? [the author analyzes Ibn Battuta's mentions of women and children in his text, finding that he enjoys the company of women, both his wives and his slaves; although he leaves his wives behind on his travels, he appears to have an interest in his wives and children since he sometimes returns to visit or sends them money]. Source: Al-Qantara 16, 2 ( 1995): Pages 369 - 384. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Arabic Literature Children Family Fathers Ibn Battuta, Travel Writer Maldives Muslims Slaves Wives Women in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: Asia;Eastern Mediterranean Century: Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Leiden University Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1995. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 02113589

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