The Nile in 1904

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Willcocks, William, Sir, 1852-1932

Contributor:

Beadnell, H. J. L. (Hugh John Llewellyn), 1874-1944.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Nile in 1904" by Sir William Willcocks is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on hydrology and irrigation, specifically addressing the complexities of the Nile River and its tributaries, which are of significant importance to the regions of Egypt and Sudan. It seeks to compile and update existing knowledge based on recent observations, studies, and previous reports about the river's behavior, discharge, and geography. The opening of the book introduces the complicated nature of the Nile and highlights its historical significance as a subject of hydrological study. Willcocks references preceding works and notable figures in the field, setting the stage for a detailed examination of the river's hydraulics. He outlines the organization of the book, which includes descriptions of the river and its tributaries, the climate affecting them, and specific projects that leverage the Nile's waters for irrigation. The author aims to continue the work of early pioneers in the field of Nile studies, addressing not only the scientific details but also broader implications for water management and irrigation in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Nile

The tributaries of the Nile

The utilization of the Nile

Projects

The oases and the geology of Egypt by H.J.L. Beadnell.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-06-23