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 3931 (2159) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XXXIX-XL Parts I-IV, 1923-24. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1924. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued, 262 pages, illustrated, bw line drawings, maps; Covers and contents clean. Contents Include: Barker, W.H. - The History of Cartography; Hayes, Rev. J. Gordon - The Exploration of Antarctica; Sanders, E.M. - Roumania; Vaughn Cornish. - Presidential Address; Ogden H.W. - Cheshire Villages; Thomas H - The Development of the Alkali Industry in the Mersey Area; 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 £15.00 Keywords qpolarq, Antarctica, Roumania, England, Cartography S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket