Route map of the Tulúl el Safá [cartographic material] : from observations taken in May, 1871 by R. F. Burton F.R.G.S. and C. F. Tyrwhitt Drake / [engraved by] Edwd. Weller.

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Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 [Browse]
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Map
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English
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London : published for the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, by J. Murray, Albemarle Street, 1872.
Description
  • Scale [ca. 1:724,100] ; (E 35°48'--E 37°18'/N 33°42'--N 32°40').
  • 1 map : col. ; 16 X 20 cm.

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  • Includes inset: Plan of the cave at Umm Nírán [scale ca. 1:1,370]. Bearing of cave entrance and course of underground water are shown.
  • Western Trachon and Eastern Trachon (volcanic fields) are shown.
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Route of expedition shown in red.
  • From: Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 42 (1872), pp. 49-61; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v.42 1872
With
Issued to accompany article: Notes on an exploration of the Tulúl el Safá, the volcanic region east of Damascus, and the Umm Nírán cave / by Captain R. F. Burton, Medallist R.G.S. Read before the Royal Geographical Society, November 27, 1871.
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  • Available also online through: Princeton University Libraries, Digital Map & Geographic Data Web site.
  • Online version of companion article available also through the JSTOR Web site. Access limited to subscribing member institutions only.
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Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London Vol. 42 (1872), p. 49-61, facing page 49. London : John Murray
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