The Geography and Geology of South-Eastern Egypt, authored by John Ball and first published in 1912, is a scientific examination of the region's physical geography and geology. Based on surveys conducted between 1905 and 1908 under the Egyptian Government, the work documents previously scattered geographical data about the mountainous and less-explored areas between the Nile and the Red Sea. Ball emphasizes the significance of understanding essential features such as drainage lines and water sources, providing a foundation for further exploration of the region's natural characteristics and cultural aspects related to local Bedouin tribes.
