The Geographical Journal, Volumen4Royal Geographical Society., 1894 |
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Página 5 - It may be shown, he said, that no such extent of unknown area, in any part of the world, ever failed to yield results of practical as well as of purely scientific value; and it may safely be urged that, as it is mathematically certain that the area exists, it is impossible that its examination can fail to add largely to the sum of human knowledge.
Página i - Honorary Presidents. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, KG, KT, GCSI, &c., &c. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF YORK, KG COUNCIL (ELECTED 28TH MAY, 1894).
Página ii - All Subscriptions are payable in advance, on the 1st of January in each year. The privileges of a Fellow include admission (with one Friend) to all ordinary Meetings of the Society, and the use of the Library and Map-room. Each Fellow is also entitled to receive a copy of all the Society's periodical publications.
Página 279 - A MANUAL OF THE GEOLOGY OF INDIA, chiefly compiled from the observations of the Geological Survey. By HB Medlicott, MA , Superintendent, Geological Survey of India, and WT Blanford, ARSM , FRS, Deputy Superintendent.
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