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    Reference 4433 (2533)
    Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society;
    Author Various, Henry Stanley and others
    Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol 6 Nos. 7- 9 July to September 1890
    Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1890
    Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued. Pages 113-344 plus folding coloured map, illustrated, b/w line drawings, photos, maps; Contents Include: Stanley, Henry. The Stanley Reception and Address; Sir William Macgregor's Ascent of Mount Victoria; Thomson, J.P. The Island of Kadavu; Read, J Howard, The Lakes of Eastern Central Africa; Nyasaland and African Exploration; 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. Shelf wear, niblling, staining to covers, contents clean.
    Price £10.00
    Keywords S1-JMGS
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