Various: Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society: Vol XII., Nos. 4-6 April-June 1896. , Manchester: Manchester Geographical Society, 1896.

1st Edition; Pale blue grey wrappers as issued, [1 publishers advertisements], pp109-204, [1 publishers advertisements], 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. Very Good. (Book ref. 2153)  £20.00

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