'The Expedition for the survey of the rivers Euphrates and Tigris, carried on by order of the British government, in the years 1835, 1836, and 1837; preceded by geographical and historical notices of the regions situated between the rivers Nile and Indus. In four volumes. With fourteen maps and charts, and embellished with ninety-seven plates, besides numerous wood-cuts. Volume the first.' [‎17] (28/905)

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to show the connexion at different periods between Asia and
Europe, with respect to literature and science. The eighteenth
chapter is devoted to ancient and modern commerce. The
nineteenth describes the architecture, sculpture, &c. of I'ran;
and the twentieth the boats and hydraulic works of the East.
In the volumes now introduced to public notice, authorities
will be found for every statement which has been made; and
in some instances circumstances have been confirmed by quo
tations from other writers, even though they have come within
the Author's knowledge.
In concluding what relates to the Work itself, the Author
should mention that the orthography and accentuation of
Oriental words are the same as those which have been used by
the Koyal Geographical Society. The Author is aware that
such material changes as " ' Akka " for the well-known fortress
of Acre, and Tarabuzun for Trebizond, are not without dis
advantage ; but they will cease to be so, when the public shall
be accustomed to them. For the system itself we are indebted
to the Rev. G. C. Renouard, of Swanscombe Rectory, Kent,
the talented Oriental scholar, by whom the Author has been
assisted from time to time, especially in correcting the ortho
graphy of the maps.
Finally, in respect to the long delay of the Work, the
Author requests the indulgence of the public while he relates
the circumstances which have caused it. The illustrations
selected by the Officers to elucidate the Expedition were put in
hand at the earliest moment, with a clear understanding that
two would be completed each week; but when nearly five years
had elapsed, the Author was obliged to seek redress in a court
of law, and a verdict was scarcely obtained, with the prospect
of the immediate completion of the plates, when he was ordered
to take the command of the Artillery in China.
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