Baharia Oasis : Its topography and geology by John Ball and H. J. L. Beadnell

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Author Ball, John, 1872-1941
Author Beadnell, H. J. L. (Hugh John Llewellyn), 1874-1944
LoC No. 12017953
Title Baharia Oasis : Its topography and geology
Original Publication Cairo: National Printing Department, 1903.
Note Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library/Cornell University)
Summary "Baharia Oasis: Its Topography and Geology" by John Ball and H. J. L. Beadnell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work presents an in-depth exploration of the Baharia Oasis, detailing its geological features, topography, and the history of previous surveys conducted in the region. This book is likely of interest to readers in geology, geography, and those studying the natural history of Egypt. The opening of the book introduces the Baharia Oasis, highlighting its unique topographical features, such as being entirely surrounded by escarpments and containing numerous isolated hills. The authors describe their joint geological survey expedition conducted in 1897, which aimed to map the region and investigate its resources. They provide a brief history of the oasis's human habitation and previous explorations, detailing important archaeological findings and the early European travelers' accounts. The introduction sets the tone for a detailed examination of the area's geography, geology, and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
Subject Bahariya Oasis (Egypt)
Subject Egypt -- Surveys
Subject Geology -- Egypt -- Bahariya Oasis
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EBook-No. 73366
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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