Koettlitz Reginald (6 results)

Condition: New. pp. 224 70 Illus.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 90- 164 p.; 24 cm. Subjects: Geography ; Periodicals; Geography; Physical geography England, Northern ; Periodicals. 3 Kg.

Condition: New. pp. 224.

Condition: New. pp. 224.

First Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 90- 164 p.; 24 cm. Subjects: Geography ; Periodicals; Geography; Physical geography England, Northern ; Periodicals. 1 Kg.

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Wrappers as issued, ii, pages 89 to 164. illustrated, b/w photos. Contents Include: Polar Work: What it is, why it should be done etc., by Dr. R. Koettlitz ( Dr. Reginald Koettlitz (18601916) was a British physician, geologist, and botanist best known as the senior surgeon and bacteriologist on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's famous Discovery Expedition to Antarctica (19011904) Ref: SPRI; The Snowy Ranges of Australia, Mount Kosciusko and its Observatory by C. Wragge; A holiday in Japan by Rev J Heywood , of Ningpo; The death of Mr.F.Howell in Iceland; New books, proceedings, Annual Meeting and dinner. The Manchester Geographical Society was one of the most important provincial geographical societies in Britain, in its heyday rivaling 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. Very Good. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Exploration; Geography & Maps. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4496.