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'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol I. Historical. Part II. J G Lorimer. 1915' [2661] (1178/1262)
The record is made up of 1 volume (1165 pages). It was created in 1915. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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that he does entirely to youi* satisfaction, is a farther guarantee for their protection.
I hope that the position which British interests thus enjoy, and which is neither
artificial in origin nor recent in growth, since it is the result of nearly a century and
a half of patient and laborious effort both by Government and by private enterprise,
may long be maintained, and that Bushehr may continue in the future, as it has done
in the past, to be the centre from which this benign and peaceful influence radiates
throughout Southern Persia and the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
Soon after the conclusion of this ceremony Sir A. Hardinge took
leave of Lord Curzon and returned to the British
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
^ whence he
proceeded a few days later to Muhammareh and the Karun, afterwards
returning via Basrah, Baghdad and Kirmanshah to Tehran. The squadron
also dispersed, H. M. S. "Fox" alone remaining on duty with the
Viceroy and being despatched in advance to the port of Pasni in British
Makran. Shortly before midnight the c< Hardinge" left her anchorage
off Bushehr and the return voyage to India was commenced.
Departure
from Bosh'
ehr.
f
rour ^ i
End of the cruise, 4tli to 7th December.
On the 4th of December the Persian coast remained in sight to the
northwards during the greater part of the run. Bare mountains, cleft by
ravines and totally devoid of vegetation, appeared to rise directly from the
water's edge though really distant many miles inland; here and there
small fishing villages of a few huts, surrounded by trees, could be descried
upon the shore. Eocky islets, among them Hindarabi, Qais and Farur,
were passed bv daylight, and, rounding Has Musandam by night the
" Hardinge" again entered the Gulf of 'Oman. On the morning o e
5fch of December she reached Jashk, where a the mountains in the back-
" ground are as bare as on other parts of the coast, but under the Eastern ^
" sun they present every shade of colour, from lilac and ochre to an
almost ashen white."
After a short halt at Jashk for the purpose of despatching and receiv
ing telegraphic messaages, the Hardinge" proceeded on her way to
Pasni, where she arrived early on the 6th of December and was received
with the usual honours by H. M. S. Fox," the " Patrice Stewart a so
being- present in harbour. Lord Curzon landed to inspect the port, and m
the afternoon a
Darbar
A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
was held on board the " Hardmge for the Chiefs
and Sardars of Western and Southern Baluchistan, who were accompanied
bv Colonel Yate, Agent to the Governor-General m Baluchistan itus
was the first visit paid by a Governor-General of India to any place in
Makran. Just at sundown the Agent to the Governor-General left
the " Hardinge. 1 ' immediately his salute had ceased, the bugles sounded
the retreat and the flags fell simultaneously on board all three vessels,
o-iving to the cruise a fitting and dramatic conclusion. I he Jdardmge
weighed anchor after nightfall and entered Karachi atnoonthe next day,
— - 1 1 - 0 01 pmns from the Manorah tort.
the 7th of December, under a salute of 31
Voyage down
the Gulf.
Durbar
A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
at
Pansi.
From Buslielir to Jaslik, a distance of 494 miles, the " Hardinge _ Speed of
had maintained a speed of 154 knots an hour, and from Jashk to toyage
a speed of 17 knots, the latter distance being 344 miles. Between
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This volume is Volume I, Part II (Historical) of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , ’Omān and Central Arabia (Government of India: 1915), compiled by John Gordon Lorimer and completed for press by Captain L Birdwood.
Part II contains an 'Introduction' (pages i-iii) written by Birdwood in Simla, dated 10 October 1914, 'Table of Chapters, Annexures, Appendices and Genealogical Tables' (pags v-viii), and 'Detailed Table of Contents' (ix-cxxx). These are also found in Volume I, Part IA of the Gazetteer (IOR/L/PS/20/C91/1).
Part II consists of three chapters:
- 'Chapter X. History of ’Arabistān' (pages 1625-1775);
- 'Chapter XI. History of the Persian Coast and Islands' (pages 1776-2149);
- 'Chapter XII. History of Persian Makrān' (pages 2150-2203).
The chapters are followed by nineteen appendices:
- 'Appendix A: Meteorology and Health in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2205-2211);
- 'Appendix B: Geology of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2212-2219);
- 'Appendix C: The Pearl and Mother-of-Pearl Fisheries of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2220-2293);
- 'Appendix D: Date Production and the Date Trade in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2294-2307);
- 'Appendix E: Fisheries of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2308-2318);
- 'Appendix F: Sailing Craft of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2319-2332);
- 'Appendix G: Transport Animals and Livestock of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2333-2348);
- 'Appendix H: Religions and Sects of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2349-2385);
- 'Appendix I: Western Christianity and Missions in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2386-2399);
- 'Appendix J: The Telegraphs of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. in their relation to the Telegraph Systems of Persia and Turkey' (pages 2400-2438);
- 'Appendix K: Mail Communications and the Indian Post Office in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2439-2474);
- 'Appendix L: The Slave Trade in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2475-2516);
- 'Appendix M: Epidemics and Sanitary Organization in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2517-2555);
- 'Appendix N: The Arms and Ammunition Traffic in the Gulfs of Persia and ’Omān' (pages 2556-2593);
- 'Appendix O: The Imperial Persian Customs' (pages 2594-2625);
- 'Appendix P: Cruise of His Excellency Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. [1903]' (pages 2626-2662);
- 'Appendix Q: British and Foreign Diplomatic Political; and Consular Representation in the Countries Bordering on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2663-2699);
- 'Appendix R: Book References' (pages 2700-2736)
- 'Appendix S: Explanation of the System of Transliteration' (pages 2737-2741).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (1165 pages)
- Arrangement
Volume I, Part II is arranged into chapters that are sub-divided into numbered periods covering, for example, the reign of a ruler or regime of a Viceroy, or are arbitrarily based on outstanding land-marks in the history of the region. Each period has been sub-divided into subject headings, each of which has been lettered. The appendices are sub-divided into lettered subject headings and also contain numbered annexures, as well as charts. Both the chapters and appendices have further subject headings that appear in the right and left margins of the page. Footnotes appear occasionally througout the volume at the bottom of the page which provide further details and references. A 'Detailed Table of Contents' for Part II and the Appendices is on pages cii-cxxx.
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The foliation sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the first folio with text, on number 879, and ends on the last folio with text, on number 1503.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1:130, 1625:2742, iii-r:iii-v, back-i
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