This file consists of letters, notes, and printed material on Persia compiled by George Curzon in the course of conducting research prior to the writing of his book: Persia and the Persian Question. The papers' contents and type vary considerably, but consists primarily of handwritten notes, some...
Plane-Table Sketch of a track, between Ispahan and Shushter
Scope & Content:
This map shows the main route between the cities of Ispahan and Shushter in western Persia [Iran]. The map includes lines of elevation and elementary aspects of the water catchment area and its tributaries along the route. The primary settlements along the route are also named.
Sketch of the Karun River at Ahwaz Showing the Obstruction to the Navigation, &c
Scope & Content:
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.
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...