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100 1 _aBrown, R. H.
_q(Robert Hanbury),
_d1849-1926
245 1 4 _aThe Fayûm and Lake Mœris
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-21
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Fayûm and Lake Mœris" by Major R. H. Brown is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricacies of Egypt’s irrigation systems, particularly focusing on the historic region of the Fayûm and the elusive Lake Mœris. It aims to provide a detailed technical analysis of irrigation practices, the geographical, and historical significance of these areas, while exploring past theories and evidence regarding the existence and location of Lake Mœris. At the start of the work, Brown sets the context for his investigation by discussing the changes made to the irrigation system in the Fayûm over the past nine years, highlighting his firsthand experience in the region. He introduces the ancient significance of Lake Mœris and the mysteries surrounding it as reflected through historical accounts, especially those of Herodotus. The opening also outlines the structure of the forthcoming chapters, indicating a methodical approach to exploring the province's modern state, ancient testimonies concerning the lake, and the various theories attempting to ascertain its original location and features. Brown demonstrates a clear intent to contribute valuable insights into an important subject of both practical and historical relevance in Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Edward Stanford, 1892
653 _aFayyum (Egypt) -- Description and travel
653 _aMoeris, Lake (Egypt)
700 1 _aScott-Moncrieff, Colin Campbell, Sir,
_d1836-1916
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/fayuymlakemyris00brow
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72471
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