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Reference 4450 (2548) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XI., Nos. 7-9 July-Sep 1895. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1895. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued. 103 pages,illustrated, b/w line drawings, map; Contents Include: China's Tribute to the Dead; Map Projection; Unification of Time; Position of Geography as a School Subject; The Manchester Geographical Society was one of the most important provincial geographical societies in Britain, in its heyday rivaling 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, chipping, to covers, contents clean. Price £4.00 Keywords China, Time, Geography, Maps S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket