The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891 by Various

"The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This periodical serves as the official journal of the National Geographic Society, which aims to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge. The contents include various reports and proceedings relating to the Society's activities, including exploration efforts and geographic studies. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to the National Geographic Society, established to promote geographic investigation, and the magazine itself, which was intended to disseminate knowledge to its members and the public. The opening details the organization's history, its organizational structure, and the importance of exploration, referencing a significant expedition to Mt. St. Elias in Alaska aimed at surveying and gaining geographic data. This exploration's outcomes, along with other facets of the Society's workings, set the stage for the articles and reports that follow in this edition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891
Credits Produced by Ron Swanson
Reading Level Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Geography -- Periodicals
Category Text
eBook-No. 62957
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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