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 2231 (568) Category Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society; Author Various Title Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol LVI, 1950-52. Publishing Information Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1952. Description 1st Edition thus; Wrappers as issued, 104pp, (vi- advertisements) illustrated, bw line drawings, photos, maps. Contents Include: T.N.L. Brown - Southern Italy and the problems of the Mezzogiorno; R.S. Booth - Geographical Influence in German History;Miss E. Colson - Cattle keeping among the Plateau Tonga of Mazabuka District;Mr.W. Singleton - Traditional Dwellings in the South Manchester 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. Some fading to covers, contents clean. Very Good. Price £5.00 Keywords qpolarq, italy, exploration,Africa,Manchester,Germany S1-JMGS ISBN Add this to your basket