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'BUSHIRE to SHIRAUZ and PERSEPOLIS.' [‎140a] (1/2)

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Ref: ST 393, vol 17, p 140a

The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1863. 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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The map accompanies The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII : Article VII (pages 141-174), entitled 'Remarks on a recent Journey from Bushire to Shirauz, by Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Pelly, Acting Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .'.

The map gives place names, and some indication of relief.

The route taken by Pelly (which includes Shirauz [Shiraz]) is indicated by a dotted line.

No scale given.

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1 map
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North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 29° 56' 46.32" N, 50° 20' 51.36" E
Top-right: 29° 56' 46.32" N, 53° 5' 51.72" E
Bottom-left: 28° 50' 6.72" N, 50° 20' 51.36" E
Bottom-right: 28° 50' 6.72" N, 53° 5' 51.72" E
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Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 260 x 370mm, on sheet 320 x 410mm.

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ST 393, vol 17, p 140a
Title
'BUSHIRE to SHIRAUZ and PERSEPOLIS.'
Pages
140a:140b
Author
Bombay Geographical Society
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