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About The Book: The Dead Sea, A New Route to India: With Other Fragments, Volume 1 by William Allen explores the idea of creating an alternative trade and travel route to India via the Dead Sea and surrounding regions. Published in the mid-19th century, it combines geographical observations, strategic proposals, and travel narratives. Allen, drawing from his naval and exploratory background, presents this work as both a visionary plan and a contribution to imperial and scientific knowledge of the era. About The Author: William Allen (1792–1864) was a British naval officer, explorer, and writer. He served in the Royal Navy and participated in expeditions to West Africa, notably the 1841 Niger expedition aimed at exploring and opening trade routes. Allen was also an accomplished artist and author, documenting his travels and scientific observations. His works contributed to the understanding of African geography and cultures during the height of British colonial exploration. The Title 'The Dead sea, a new route to India: with other fragments written/authored/edited by William Allen', published in the year 1855. The ISBN 9789371334310 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 439 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geopolitics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 1st