Can, E. F.Duygulu, P.2016-02-082016-02-0820110167-8655http://hdl.handle.net/11693/21893In this study, we propose a new method for retrieving and recognizing words in historical documents. We represent word images with a set of line segments. Then we provide a criterion for word matching based on matching the lines. We carry out experiments on a benchmark dataset consisting of manuscripts by George Washington, as well as on Ottoman manuscripts. © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.EnglishHistorical manuscriptsLine - based representationWord image matchingWord retrievalWord spottingHistorical manuscriptsArticle10.1016/j.patrec.2011.02.013