The map shows the Oases of El Hasa [Al Hasa] and also indicates hydrology and settlements. A key indicates the location of other features such as a fort in which resided 'Abdullah bin Omer', the citadel, the bedouin quarter and the boundaries of cultivation. Date plantations, rice grounds and swa...
Captain Mark Wood's Narrative of his Overland Journey, 1779-1780
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An account by Captain Mark Wood of his overland journey from England to Madras via Alexandria, Suez and Mocha. His report discusses the advantages of using the ports of southern Italy and his concerns with French activity in the Red Sea and at Mocha. Correspondents include Sir William James Bar...
'Lieutenant Wellsted's Memoir regarding the Red Sea and Steam Navigation between Europe and India, 1832'
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The journal of Lieutenant Wellsted's survey of the Red Sea in connection with the establishment of steam communication between Europe and India. This mission was authorised in 1829 by the Bombay Government in accordance with orders from the Court of Directors. Up to that point charts of the Red ...
Captain J. Wainwright's Remarks on the Navigation of the Persian Gulph. 1811
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A navigation of the Persian Gulf by Captain J Wainwright on HM Ship La Chiffone, 1809-1810. Describes the passage from Bombay to Muscat and the route into the Persian Gulf, giving details on prevailing winds, the town of Muscat and other places visited.
Memoir on the Arab Tribes on the Banks of the Euphrates and Tigris
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Discusses the histories of the various tribes inhabiting the banks of the Euphrates and Tigris. The tribes described include the 'Kaab commonly called Chaub' [Bani Ka’ab]; the 'Bedouins of the Benee Laum [Banu Lakhm]'; 'Bedouins of the Montificks' [Muntafiq]; and the 'Bedouins of the Shumer [Sha...
The map shows the oases of El Hasa [El Ahsa, Saudi Arabia], drawn during a journey into Arabia by Lieutenant J W Wybard in September-December 1832. The map indicates topography, hydrography, settlements and cultivation.
Journals of the Survey of Captain James Bedford 48th Regnt N.I. on the Burrampooter or Bruhmaputra River, within Assam, in 1824 and 1825.
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Consists of daily journal entries of the passage of Captain James Bedford along the Bruhmaputra River including descriptions of settlements passed, weather conditions and people interviewed.
Lieut S. Hunter's Narrative of his Overland Journey in 1792 with Dispatches and documents connected with his Expences
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A narrative of the particulars of the journey and associated expenses for the conveyance of dispatches overland by way of Bussorah [Basra]. W C Jackson (Secretary) informed Lieutenant Samuel Hunter that his expenses appeared 'so enormous and improper' that the Board would leave it to the Court ...
'Mr R. Scott's Letter on the Passage over the Isthmus of Suez, and Project of a New Route to India, 1780'
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Letter concerning a crossing of the Isthmus of Suez by Mr R Scott. The letter describes the route taken (Alexandria, Aleppo, Bagdad [Baghdad], Bussorah [Basra]) and the people he met (for example, George Baldwin, late of Cairo).