The map depicts Koweit [Kuwait] harbour and indicates soundings in feet. It also shows a diagram of Koweit [Kuwait] and indicates the location of the 'Sheik's House' as well as boats, docks, fish traps, trees, and also an area of mud and rock labelled 'El Akkaz'. A note below the title states: ...
The file contains printed copies of correspondence, memoranda, and a periodical concerning Egypt and the Sudan (often written as Soudan). The papers relate to the negotiations between Britain and Egypt over the status of Sudan following the end of the British Protectorate in Egypt. They include m...
Subject Catalogue of Publications Relating to Persia
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This volume consists of an alphabetised catalogue of publications relating to Persia divided by subject. The subjects cover a range of subjects but are mainly related to the history, art, geography and archaeology of Persia. The catalogue appears to have been either for or by Lord Curzon of Kedl...
This file contains sections of the handwritten manuscript of the book Persia and the Persian Question by George Nathaniel Curzon. These papers come as part of the full handwritten draft of the book that comprises the shelfmarks Mss Eur F111/30-32. The printed edition of the book can be found in ...
Narrative report on surveys conducted in south-west Persia [Iran]. The structure of the report is in two parts. The first part concerns British relations with Arabs, Persians and the Bakhtiaris [Bakhtiyārīs] during the reconnaissance of south-west Persia. The second part contains reports of rout...
This book consists of a map of Persia, with a memorandum and index, prepared by William John Turner for the Royal Geographical Society under the supervision of the Hon George Nathaniel Curzon, M P. The memorandum is written by George Curzon, a Member of Parliament, and explains the origins of t...
The map shows Persia, Afghanistan and Baluchistan and indicates hydrology, settlements and topography. The outline of the border of Persia is shown by a red line, the border of Aghanistan by a green line, and the boundary of Baluchistan by a yellow line. A table of 'significations' gives Persia...
Genre/Subject Matter: Black and white photograph showing a pile of branches, twigs and rocks on a sandy plain in the foreground, with sand dunes and hills in the background. Inscriptions: Upper right, above image, in pen: ‘No 5.’ Left, alongside image, in pen: ‘Sand’, with an arrow pointing...