Polar Books Catalogue
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Sections : Antarctic; Arctic; Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Maps; Miscellaneous; Mountaineering; General Polar; Scott; Other travel; Whaling;
Reference 3312 (1527) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XVII,(17) Nos. 4-6 April-June 1901. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1901. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued, [2 advertisements], pages 89-164,illustrated, bw line drawings, photographs; Covers chipped, minor staining. Contents Include: Dr. Reginald Koettlitz - Polar Work;Mr. C. Wragge - The Snowy Ranges of Australia, Mount Kosciusko and its Observatory;Rev.J.W. Heywood - A Holiday in Japan; J.R. Newby - The Death of Mr. F.W.W. Howell in Iceland;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 £10.00 Keywords Polar, Arctic, polarbear, Iceland, Australia, Japan S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket