418 THE PRESENT STANDPOINT OF GEOGRAPHY. 



Islands, and in the Arctic regions. Of tlie 239 pnpils, 20 have studied 

 photography, 18 botany, and 40 geology, in addition to surveying and 

 nautical astronomy. It is of the utmost imjiortance that explorers 

 should be thoroughly trained for their work, and their instruction is 

 consequently one of the most indispensable duties of our society. 



In this imperfect survey of our geographical desiderata I have endeav- 

 ored to draw the attention of my associates, not only to the extent of 

 unknown country to be discovered and explored, and to the numerous 

 j)roblems and questions of interest which await solution, but also to 

 the duty that is laid upon us — each one of us — to take his share of the 

 task, some by useful advice and co-operation, some by encouragement, 

 all by a hearty determination to work together for one great end — the 

 usefulness and prosperity of our society. 



