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 2154 (558) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol 7., Nos. 4-6 April-June 1891 Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1891 Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued. Pages 1-152, illustrated, b/w line drawings, 1 folding coloured map; Contents Include: Dawkins, Prof. Boyd - The Channel Tunnel;Tcheraz, Prof. M - Armenia; Vambery, Prof. A., British Trade in Central Asia; Millson, A - Yoruba; Burton, F.G - Mexico;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. Price £5.00 Keywords qpolarq S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket