‘Sketch of the Danube between Sistova and Zimnitza. To illustrate the Passage by Russian Corps on 27th June 1877.’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘Sketch of the Danube between Sistova and Zimnitza. To illustrate the Passage by Russian Corps on 27th June 1877.’
- Creator:
- Author: Government of India, Quarter Master General's Department, Intelligence Branch
- Date:
- 1877/1877
- Description:
- Abstract: Map of the River Danube indicating the passage of Russian troops on 27 June 1877, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877/78. The map shows: the Danube with tributaries, islands and marshland; topography, with some indication of relief, settlements; roads. Sheet 1 shows the towns of Sistova [Svishtov] and Crivina [Krivina] on the Bulgarian side of the river, and the towns of Zimnitza [Zimnicea], Zimnicellele [Zimnicele] and Verasca [Năsturelu] on the Romanian side. Sheet 2 shows the Romanian towns of Petrosiani [Pietroşani], Petrisni [Pietrişu], Bellaria [Balariile] and Parapanu [Vedea] and Mallu de josu [Malu].A printing statement on sheet 1 states that the map was lithographed at the Intelligence Branch of the Quarter Master General’s Department, under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel R Home, in 1877.Physical description: Dimensions:Sheet 1: 210 x 510 mm, on sheet 330 x 580 mm. Sheet 2: 330 x 450 mm, on sheet 380 x 560 mm.Materials:Printed on paper.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Map
- Type (Narrower):
- Maps
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Geographic region:
- Romania
Bulgaria
Danube River - Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100044880739.0x000003_ar
81055/vdc_100044880739.0x000003_en
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