"Baharia Oasis: Its Topography and Geology" by John Ball is a non-fiction book that explores the physical landscape and earth science of Egypt's Baharia Oasis. Focusing on a scientific expedition from the late 1800s, the book reveals the oasis's distinctive setting, surrounded by cliffs and dotted with hills. It sketches the story of human life in the oasis, referring to past archaeological discoveries and explanations from early explorers coming from Europe. With the goal of mapping the area and viewing its resources, this book delivers a thorough look into the geography, geology, and historical importance of the Baharia Oasis.
Baharia Oasis : $b Its topography and geology
By John Ball
Surveying a unique Egyptian landscape, a team of geologists venture into a remote oasis, unearthing its secrets and revealing its history.
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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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