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 2153 (562) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XII., Nos. 4-6 April-June 1896. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1896. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued. Pages109-204, maps and tables (1 folding coloured map)Contents Include: Cook - Captain Cook's Voyages, 1772-1780. Logs in three oceans - Atlantic, Indian, Pacific. Summaries of Ocean rainfall;W Harper - The Growth and Progress of the Australian Colonies; Alderman Isaac Bowes - The Suez Canal & The Nicaragua Canal;John Newby - The Earthquakes of Iceland;Lionel E Wells - The Canals and Navigable Rivers of England;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. Slight foxing to rear wrapper, Some staining to covers. Price £5.00 Keywords qpolarq, Cook, Africa, Travel S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket