The map shows Persia, Afghanistan and parts of Russia, India and Arabia. The borders of these entities are outlined in watercolour paint of different colours (Persia, brown; Afghanistan, green; Russia, yellow; India, red; Arabia, green) and a reference key is given to the symbols used in the map....
This volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, notes, printed reports, a press cutting and a map, relating to the connection of the railway system of Europe to the railway system of India by the construction of railway lines through Persia. The discussion in the volume...