Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol LV, 1949-50

Manchester Geographical Society, 1950. First Edition. Wrappers. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition; Green wrappers as issued, 147pp, (viii- advertisements) illustrated, bw line drawings, photos, maps. Contents Include: Scott, Peter - Wild Geese in the Arctic; Flynn, W.L. - Iran in Wartime; West, H.W. - Current Economic Production in the Malay Peninsula; Leigh, M.D. - The Basques and their Country; Linton, D. - The Scenery of the Cairngorm Mountains; Lindsay, H - The Scope and Pattern of Geography; 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. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Antarctic; 1950s; Geography & Maps. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2194. .