Douglas W. Freshfield The exploration of the Caucasus by Douglas W. Freshfield

In English. Short description: Douglas W. Freshfield. The exploration of the Caucasus. London, New York, 1896. [Rarity. Caucasus] Freshfield D. Exploration of the Caucasus / Douglas Freshfield, President of the Alpine Club, former Honorary Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. [The exploration of the Caucasus by Douglas W. Freshfield, lately president of The Alpine club formerly honorary secretary of The Royal Geographical society. In English. Short description: lang. ]. In 2 vols. (?) Vol. 2. London. New York: Edward Arnold, 1896. 1 p. front., X, 296 p., 38 sheets. ill., 3 sheets. map: ill. 28.5 x 19.5 cm. In publisher's calico binding. Upper spine torn, worn and soiled. Owner's inscription on the front flyleaf. Block break on p. 162-163. The block is broken. Protective tracing papers are preserved in the illustrations. Douglas William Freshfield (1845–1934) – British lawyer, mountaineer and writer who edited the Alpine Journal from 1872 to 1880 He was an active member of the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club and served as president of both organizations. He also served as the first president of the Geographical Association from 1897–1911. His presidency was the longest in the history of the Association. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUMS002193