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'Routes in Arabia' [‎685] (716/852)

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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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"Rotrti No. 189— contd.
2 RAHALIYAH .. 21 m. General direction of
march north-north-
86 m. west.
Track leads north-north-west over plain with grazing for
sheep and camels. At mile 9, Bardawil (ruined fort) about
2 miles away to the east. Natives report good spring of water
there. At mile 16, shrine with well of water slightly salt but
quite drinkable. Arrangements for drawing water are to be
found at the well. At mile 21, Rahaliyah. Whole track over
plain suitable for guns and carriages.
Supplies. —Obtainable in small quantities.
Livestock. —1,000 sheep, 500 goats.
Water. —Plentiful supply for any number of men and animals
from spring. It issues in a warm condition from the ground and
the same remarks apply to it as to the water of Shifathah.
Grazing. —All along the route some for camels and sheep.
At Rahaliyah itself fair for horses also.
Fuel. —Good supply.
Transport. —900 horses 1,200 donkeys.
3 ROT HA . . 21 m. General direction of
march north.
77 m- At bearing of 280°
over plain. At mile 4, two small springs, reported by natives
not to dry up during the summer. From here track turns north
and at mile 7, crosses a dry wddi : natives report water in the wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows.
after rain. At mile 21, Rotha. The track the whole way lies
over sandy desert, destitute of grazing: suitable for guns and
wheeled transport.
At Rotha there is no village, it merely constituting an occa
sional camping ground for Bedouins. Its water supply, however,
is good, from two large springs, sufficient for any number of men
and animals; and round the springs there is good grazing for
horses. The natives report that these springs do not dry up
during the summer.
4 RUMADIYAH . . 32 m. General direction of
march north. Track
109 m north over desert, no
grazing of any kind. At mile 16, palms of Rumadiyah visible.
At mile 24, lake Habaniyah, 3 miles to the east; water brackish
and unfit for drinking. At mile 32, Rumadiyah, Track the

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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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