David George Hogarth
Arabia - Land Surface Features, 1916
13 x 16 in
33 x 41 cm
33 x 41 cm
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This is one of the very rare maps present in the now famous secret Naval Intelligence Handbook for Arabia. The handbook was compiled by David George Hogarth for the recently...
This is one of the very rare maps present in the now famous secret Naval Intelligence Handbook for Arabia.
The handbook was compiled by David George Hogarth for the recently established Naval Intelligence Division for use of Naval officers in the Middle Eastern theatre during World War I. Running to two volumes, five maps were included in the back pockets of both volumes. The work was published in both English and Arabic and contained all the information a naval officer would need, much of which was deemed confidential.
Due to its secret nature, the handbook was published in very low numbers, making it a rare and highly collectable item for the Middle East.
This map is focused on the environment types within the Arabian Peninsula: it is divided into three types. Sandy desert, deep within the region, often known as the Great Empty; steppes, a mixture of sand, rock and scrubland; and cultivated land, with its all important access to fresh water. Original colour. [MEAST4568]
Original colour. [MEAST4568]
The handbook was compiled by David George Hogarth for the recently established Naval Intelligence Division for use of Naval officers in the Middle Eastern theatre during World War I. Running to two volumes, five maps were included in the back pockets of both volumes. The work was published in both English and Arabic and contained all the information a naval officer would need, much of which was deemed confidential.
Due to its secret nature, the handbook was published in very low numbers, making it a rare and highly collectable item for the Middle East.
This map is focused on the environment types within the Arabian Peninsula: it is divided into three types. Sandy desert, deep within the region, often known as the Great Empty; steppes, a mixture of sand, rock and scrubland; and cultivated land, with its all important access to fresh water. Original colour. [MEAST4568]
Original colour. [MEAST4568]
