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'Routes in Arabia' [‎1] (34/852)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (425 folios). It was created in 1915. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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CONFIDENTIAL.
ROUTES IN ARABIA-
ROUTE No. 1.
F rom BAGHDAD to KERBELA.
61 miles. 3 stages.
Authorities. —Major Newmarch, March, 1905,
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Gazetteer, 1908.
Epitome.
rnJTf route here described is not a made
road, but in ordinary weather it is quite suitable for wheeled
tiansport, and xs used daily for such. As far as stage 2 the
road lies over level clay plains which are generally barren owin*
and11 i In the Winter large caravans of camels^
and small ones of donkeys, are met with upon this road carry
ing wheat and rice to Baghdad. The Baghdad-Hilla line of
telegraph which xs a double one, follows the alignment of the
road pretty closely as far as stage 2. This route is the main
thl °^ commu ^ Gatlon between Persia and the holy places of
the Shi ahs. During the winter months this journey is ren-
uncomfortable by very cold winds from the north, often
accompamed by clouds of dust.
(fctfer. Abundant from streams and canals.
a lnnJ'7i ^/ 0 ?T'T There are date I )alms at intervals all
f/fe n o bushes except shok, or thorny
plants, i odder is available at Mahmudiyah (stage 1) and
Sikandanyah, and Museyib (stage 2). There is fair camel-
grazmg all along the route.
Supplies. 0btainable in limited quantities at Mahmudivah
Sikandanyah, and Museyib. muaiyan,
No. of stage-
and total ..
distance. ! Betails.
BAGHDAD .. Tlie capital of Irak,
built on both sides
defended, but almost surrounded by a raised rofd;" many

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This volume contains descriptions of the 'more important of the known routes in Arabia proper' produced by the General Staff in Simla, India. It is divided up as follows:

Part I - Routes in North-Eastern, Eastern, and Southern Arabia.

Part II - Routes in South-Western, Western, and North-Western Arabia.

Part III - Miscellaneous Routes in Mesopotamia.

Appendix A - Information about Routes etc in the Rowanduz District by Abdullah Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Hereditary Chief of Rowanduz and ex-official of the Turkish Government.

Appendix B - Information relating to Navigation etc of the Tigris between Mosul and Baghdad supplied by our Raftsmen.

The volume contains a Glossary of Arabic Terms used in the route descriptions and a map of Arabia with the routes marked on it.

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1 volume (425 folios)
Arrangement

Divided into three sections as outlined in the scope and content.

The file contains a contents page that lists all of the routes included on folios 6-13 and uses the original printed pagination system.

Physical characteristics

Condition: A bound, printed volume.

Foliation: The file's foliation sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Please note that f 424 is housed inside f 425.

Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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English in Latin script
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