Geographical View Research Articles

The Geography of the Monroe Doctrine and the Limits of the Western Hemisphere

The definition of Western Hemisphere is matter of engrossing interest at present time. For casually used phrase precise meaning must be found. For instance, President Roosevelt's Executive Order dated June 5, 1940, has to do in part with documents required of aliens entering United States of America who are domiciled in a country, island, or territory of Western Hemisphere. Most important of all, House Joint Resolution 556, introduced June 3, 1940, as amended in committee two days later, specifies that the United States would not recognize any transfer and would not acquiesce in any attempt to transfer any geographic region of this hemisphere from one non-American power to another non-American power. Hence it seemed desirable for American Geographical Society to present geographer's view of problem. Colontel Martin, who is versed in political geography, was asked to help by defining Western Hemisphere on map and by outlining geography of Monroe Doctrine and its genesis. It is emphasized that Colonel Martin has done this in his private capacity as geographer and as contributing editor of Geographical Review and not as federal employee.-EDITORIAL NOTE.

Chromosome Complement of <i>Kinugasa japonica</i> with Special Reference to Its Origin and Behavior

1. From the morphology and behavior of the ehromosomes and from the geographical view point, the gametic complement 4 (A+B+C+D+E)=20 chromosomes of Kinugasa japonica was suggested to be composed of 4 different genoms.2. Meiotic chromosome irregularities, fragmentation-fusion, non-pairing, tertiary splitting and regression of the first division were observed.Particular thanks are due to Professor H. MATSUURA who has kindly taken the photomicrographs, giving very helpful suggestions and criticisms.

“An Historical, Geographical, Commercial and Philosophical View” of the Americas

Four volumes of this comprehensive view of the Western Hemisphere, written in 1795 by an English dissenting minister, are among the many curious items which are continually being added to the collection of the Society.

"An Historical, Geographical, Commercial and Philosophical View" of the Americas

"An Historical, Geographical, Commercial and Philosophical View" of the Americas

The History of Oregon and California, and the Other Territories on the North-West Coast of North America, Accompanied by a Geographical View and Map of Those Countries, and a Number of Documents as Proofs and Illustrations of the History

The History of Oregon and California, and the Other Territories on the North-West Coast of North America, Accompanied by a Geographical View and Map of Those Countries, and a Number of Documents as Proofs and Illustrations of the History