Handwritten account by Pelly of his travels to Riadh [Riyadh] and their relevance to the Royal Geographical Society
Date:
1865/1865
Description:
Abstract: The account provides background on the various travels across South Eastern Asia undertaken by Pelly as part of his duties to the British Government, his hope that his account could help the society with their desire to determine 'with scientific accuracy' the position of Riadh [Riyadh], the Capital of Nuyd [Najd], and a full account of the route to Riadh and what he learned.Physical description: 2 folios