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    Reference 3311 (1526)
    Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society;
    Author Various
    Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XIII, (13) Nos. 1-6. January - June, 1897.
    Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1897.
    Description 1st Edition; Brown wrappers as issued, (1 advertisement),124pages (1 advertisement)illustrated, bw photographs, map. Staining, chipping, to covers, rear cover detached.Contents Include: Mellor, E.W. - A Cruise of the Dolphin in Dutch Waters, 1896; Nansen, F. - The Furthest North;Monteflore Brice - The Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition;Weir, T. - Within the Arctic Circle with the Eclipse Expedition;Bibliography of Arctic Research;Lancaster, W. - Notes on a Short Visit to the Island of Skye;The Diamond Jubilee of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen;The Manchester Geographical Society was one of the most important provincial geographical societies in Britain, in its heyday rivalling even the Royal Geographical Society of London. The Society was founded in 1884, stimulated by the commercial opportunities being created by the `opening up' of Africa. It has organised a lecture series throughout its history with many eminent explorers, scientists and philanthropists of the day. Its Journal began publication in 1885. The first issue included an article by H M Stanley. It ceased publication in 1960.
    Price £5.00
    Keywords Nansen, Arctic, Polar, Expedition, Skye, Scotland, Diamond Jubilee S1-JMGS
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