The main text of the book and the guide for the wise, by Al-Mu'izz ibn Badis
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Take desert snails, gather five handfuls of them in a [stone] mortar. Grind and crush them very well. Place them in a pot of lead overnight over the fire while you sprinkle water over them little by little so they do not burn. Increase the oil until their cooking is complete and they thicken and become viscous. This is the glue that is used for writing on paper; it does not peel off, and it is the good glue for illustrations. It will never peel off and will remain healthy forever.
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Take desert snails, gather five handfuls of them in a [stone] mortar. Grind and crush them very well. Place them in a pot of lead overnight over the fire while you sprinkle water over them little by little so they do not burn. Increase the oil until their cooking is complete and they thicken and become viscous. This is the glue that is used for writing on paper; it does not peel off, and it is the good glue for illustrations. It will never peel off and will remain healthy forever.
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This recipe describes snail glue, which never fades. Desert snails are ground and crushed, then cooked in a pot of lead overnight over the fire with water and oil. The resulting glue is used for writing on paper and illustrations, preventing peeling and remaining healthy forever.
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