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 3747 (2003) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XXV., Parts III-IV.,1909. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1909. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued, vii,(1), pages 97-200, illustrated, b/w plates; Contents Include: E.H.Shackleton - The British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909;Proceedings at the "Anniversary" and "Shackleton" Banquet;S. Yamanobe - Osaka;International Map of the World;Frontispiece of Shackleton with officers of the Manchester Geographical Society, 11 other illustrations. Shackleton lectured before the Manchester Geographical Society on the 5th November, 1909. This article does not reproduce the lecture, but reprints that for the London-based Geographical Journal. This issue also gives details of the Shackleton Banquet, which took place the day following the lecture, and pages 140-160 reproduce, among other things, Shackleton's speech on that occasion. 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. Some staining to covers, contents clean. Very Good. Price £20.00 Keywords Antarctic, Polar, Expedition, Shackleton, Osaka, Shackleton Banquet S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket