The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: a compendium prepared by officers of the Sudan government, Vol. 2 (of 2)

This volume offers a detailed road handbook for the north‑eastern reaches of the Sudan as they were known in the early 1900s. Compiled by senior officers of the Sudan Government, it records distances, elevations, water sources and the quality of terrain that camel caravans would encounter along routes such as No. 6 Station to Deraheib. The text balances technical data—gradients, fuel availability, grain prospects—with practical observations about the behaviour of local livestock and the rhythm of seasonal Arab migrations.

Because the guide is geared toward real travellers, each chapter highlights essential way‑points, noting where wells provide drinkable water, where shade and firewood can be found, and which sections of the road become especially stony or sandy. Appendices list the main arteries leading out of the Sudan, and the volume references accompanying maps for further navigation. Listeners will gain a vivid picture of how early explorers and administrators planned and survived long journeys across this vast, arid landscape.