Persian Gulf Pilot. Comprising the Persian Gulf and its Approaches, from Ra's al Hadd, in the South-West, to Ras Muari in the East.

RITCHIE, G.S.

Published by LondonPublished by the Hydrographer of the Navy ., 1967

About this Item

Eleventh edition. With supplements nos. 6 (1976), 7 (1977), and 8 (1980). 8vo. (24 x 15 cm). pp.[iv, notices]+x+372+[1, ads]. Publishers original navy cloth, upper cover and spine lettered in yellow. Folding map of the Persian Gulf, 11 figures, 41 views of coastlines, and numerous tables in the letterpress. Each supplementary volume with folding map of the Persian Gulf. Some light sunning to spine, generally very good. This pilot guide had appeared first in 1870, and this is the last edition in this format, as the coastlines and coastal towns started to change beyond recognition. Apart from the obviously necessary information for navigating the Gulf the volume contains sections on trade, population, politics, languages, natural resources, and fisheries, including pearl fishing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Persian Gulf Pilot. Comprising the Persian Gulf and its Approaches, from Ra's al Hadd, in the South-West, to Ras Muari in the East.
• Publisher: LondonPublished by the Hydrographer of the Navy .
• Publication Date: 1967
• Binding: Hardcover
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  • TRAVEL & EXPLORATION
  • MIDDLE EAST & ISLAMIC