This map shows the Persian Gulf and the countries surrounding it. The main regions and human settlements and roads are clearly designated on the Arabian Peninsula, while the coastal strip of Persia [Iran] includes less detail. An etching of Muscat harbour and a plan of Muscat and Matrah frame the...
'A General Chart of the part of the Karun River about Awaz, including the Bund and of the River Karun and Dizful Aubi Gargar Canal'
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This map shows the route of the Karun River in Persia [Iran] roughly between Shuster and Mohamerah [Khorramshahr]. The map shows the settlements, archaeological sites, and cities along the lower half of the river as it flows into the Persian Gulf, as well as the canals, water works, and other hyd...
This map of central Persia [Iran] indicates the route travelled by Lieutenant H B Vaughan's journey from Jumain to Lingeh on the Persian Gulf. The map shows all the human settlements along the route as well as its primary geographic features. The map was prepared to illustrate Vaughan's presentat...
This file contains notes and cuttings on Persia by George Curzon, including cuttings of Curzon's letters on Persia in The Times newspaper, and corrections to the manuscript of his book titled Persia and the Persian Question.
This file is separated into three folders. It primarily consists of George Curzon's handwritten research notes prepared before writing his book, Persia and the Persian Question. The file also contains a variety of printed material that accompanies the handwritten notes. This includes printed res...
Copy of Map Furnished by Russian Minister in Tehran to Persian Government For Negotiation of Akhal-Khorassan Boundary Question
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Map showing the northern boundary of Persia [Iran] with Russia, specifically the area along the Atrek River basin. The map includes indications of human settlements, and the region's hydrography, including major rivers. The map also indicates two boundaries between Persia and Russia. One claimed ...
'Reconnaissance Survey of the Bakhtiary Country 1890'
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Map showing a stretch of mountainous territory between Dezful and Isfahan in Persia [Iran] presumed to be the region home to the nomadic Bakhtiary [Baḵtīārī] people of south central Persia.
Reconnaissance Survey of the Bakhtiary Country 1890
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Map showing a stretch of mountainous territory between Dezful and Isfahan in Persia [Iran] presumed to be the region home to the nomadic Bakhtiary [Baḵtīārī] people of south central Persia.
Sketch of the Karun River at Ahwaz Showing the Obstruction to the Navigation, &c
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This map shows the approaches of the Karun River as it passes the city of Ahwaz in Persia [Iran]. The map is designed to show the difficulty of navigating this particular stretch of the river and therefore notes the position of rock, sand, silt, and ancient ruins.
Lord Curzon's Research Correspondence before writing Persia and the Persian Question
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This file's papers are divided into three sections of loose papers. The papers consist entirely of correspondence about Persia preparatory to the writing of Persia and the Persian Question with specialists in the fields of archaeology, history, geography, and other military officials with experie...
