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"The Heart of Nature; Or, The Quest for Natural Beauty" is a philosophical exploration of the human connection to nature, written by Sir Francis Younghusband. The book examines the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of nature and argues that our relationship with the natural world is essential to our well-being as individuals and as a society. The book is divided into three parts, which explore the beauty of nature, the human experience of nature, and the role of nature in society. Throughout the book, Younghusband argues that our relationship with nature should be one of reverence and respect and that we must work to protect the natural world for future generations. "The Heart of Nature" remains a thought-provoking and inspiring work, and continues to be read by those interested in the intersections of philosophy, spirituality, and nature.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Kashmir, described by Sir Francis Younghusband, painted by Major E. Molyneux" by Francis Edward Sir Younghusband. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
"Kashmir, described by Sir Francis Younghusband, painted by Major E. Molyneux" by Sir Edward Francis Younghusband Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, KCSI KCIE was a British Army officer, explorer, and spiritual writer. His work brought him around the world, including to the exotic Kashmir. In this book, he describes the landscape and culture of this vibrant place that's so different than the world many of his readers would get to experience.
This early work by Francis Younghusband was originally published in 1911 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Kashmir' is a work on the geography and people of the Indian subcontinent. Francis Younghusband was born in 1863 at Munree, British India, the son of Major-General John W. Younghusband and Clara Jane Shaw. Younghusband attended Clifton College, Bristol, before entering the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1881. After his time at the Academy he was commissioned as a Subaltern in the 1st King's Dragoon Guards where he began his military career. He rose through the ranks and in 1902, due to fears of Russian expansion, the now Major Younghusband, was promoted to the position of British Commisioner to Tibet, a post he held until 1904. Younghusband married Helen Augusta Magniac, with whom he had two children, a son who died in infancy and a daughter, Eileen Younghusband. Their daughter went on to become a prominent social worker.
Francis Younghusband was an explorer and soldier best known for leading the controversial British military mission to Lhasa, Tibet in 1903-4. In 1886 Younghusband was granted leave from his military post in British India to accompany the explorer H.E.M. James on a seven-month journey around Manchuria. After completing this expedition, Younghusband received permission in March 1887 to undertake an overland journey from Peking (Beijing) to India. Traveling alone with just hired guides, Younghusband crossed the Gobi Desert to reach Hami (China), and proceeded from there over the Himalayan Mountains via Kashgar (present-day Kashi, China) and the Muztagh Pass to Kashmir. He reached Srinagar on No...
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband KCSI KCIE (1863-1942) was a British Army officer, explorer, and spiritual writer. He is remembered chiefly for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia - especially the 1904 British invasion of Tibet. He held positions including British commissioner to Tibet and President of the Royal Geographic Society. In 1886- 1887, on leave from his regiment, Younghusband made an expedition through Manchuria and in 1890, he transferred to the Indian Political Service. He served as a political officer on secondment from the British Army. In 1904, he received the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire. In 1906, he settled in Kashmir as the British representative before returning to Britain where he became an active member of many clubs and societies. In 1917, he received the superior title of Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India. His works include: The Gleam: Being an Account of the Life of Nija Svabhava, pseud. (1920), Mother World (1924) and Life in the Stars (1927).
The Epic of Mount Everest, first published in 1926, is the exciting story of the first attempts to reach the summit of Mount Everest, including that of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, who disappeared and died in the 1924 expedition. Considered “must reading” for mountaineers, The Epic of Mount Everest provides a fascinating insight into the men, methods, and struggles of early mountain-climbers. Included are 15 pages of illustrations and 2 maps.
Looks at the history of the Chitral Expedition in 1895.
Acknowledgments In the making of this book I have had the advice and assistance of many people, and I cannot regard the work as complete until I have expressed to them, in some fashion, my deep sense of gratitude. High on the list must be the name of Miss Emma B. Richardson, of the staff of The Charleston Museum, for her excellent work in preparing the manuscript, editing, reading proof, and in general making the book ready for the press. Her patience has been unfailing her quick grasp of every problem, me and accurate. It is, I fear, impossible for me to make adequate acknowledgment of all those who have assisted me in searching out extant examples of early Charleston furniture of space pre...