Ref NoLDGSL/767
TitleCopy of 'A memoir and supplementary memoir of a map of the eastern branch of the Indus...’
Date1829
[c.1920]
LevelFile
Extent70pp
FormatDocument
DescriptionTypescript transcript of the lithographed work 'A memoir and supplementary memoir of a map of the eastern branch of the Indus...’, by Alexander BURNES, 1829, made in [c.1920]. Includes explanatory note by Richard Dixon Oldham, explaining the circumstances surrounding the production of the copy.
Administrative HistoryThe transcript was made by the Director of the Geological Survey of India at Oldham's request and as a copy of the supplementary memoir was difficult to find in Britain, the item was deposited with the Society.
ProvenancePresented by Richard Dixon Oldham, 1924.
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LanguageEnglish
ArchNoteDescription by John Thackray
CreatorNameBURNES | Sir | Alexander | 1805-1841 | political officer in India and explorer
OLDHAM | Richard Dixon | 1858-1936 | geologist and seismologist
TermDams
Previous referenceLDGSL 767
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/221BURNES; Sir; Alexander (1805-1841); political officer in India and explorer1805-1841
DS/UK/657OLDHAM; Richard Dixon (1858-1936); geologist and seismologist1858-1936
Places
CodePlaceName
NA312Gujurat
NA165India
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