"The Geography and Geology of South-Eastern Egypt" by John Ball is a scientific exploration of a rugged, relatively unknown region nestled between the Nile and the Red Sea, written in the early 20th century. Based on surveys conducted from 1905 to 1908, the book meticulously documents and assesses valuable geographical data that had previously been scattered and incomplete. The narrative highlights essential geographical features like drainage lines and water sources, deemed critical for understanding the landscape and contextualizing the region’s natural characteristics, geological diversity, and cultural aspects related to the local Bedouin tribes. The book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of a challenging but rich area, aiming to build a systematic description in light of prior, less comprehensive literature.
The geography and geology of south-eastern Egypt
By John Ball
Venture into the unmapped terrains of early 20th century Egypt, where a scientist meticulously catalogues the land's hidden geographical treasures and geological secrets.
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John Ball was an English geologist born in Derby in 1872. He completed his technical education at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology and got a Doctor's degree from the University of Zurich. Ball traveled to the Saharan Desert in 1897. During his life, he explored and surveyed the deserts of Egypt and Sudan, up until his death in 1941 in Port Said.
John Ball was an English geologist born in Derby in 1872. He completed his technical education at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology and got a Doctor's degree from the University of Zurich. Ball traveled to the Saharan Desert in 1897. During his life, he explored and surveyed the deserts of Egypt and Sudan, up until his death in 1941 in Port Said.
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