The Heart of Nature - Or, The Quest for Natural Beauty

The Heart of Nature - Or, The Quest for Natural Beauty
Author: Francis Edward Younghusband
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1473374340

This vintage book contains Francis Younghusband's 1921 work, "The Heart Of Nature". In this text Younghusband analyses the meaning of beauty through anecdotal experiences, descriptions of nature, and explorations of the human condition. Highly recommended for lovers of nature and travel writing, this volume would make for a worthy addition to any personal collection, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Younghusband's work. The chapters of this book include: "The Sikkim Himalaya", "The Teesta Valley", "The Forest", "The Denizens of the Forest", "The Sum Impression", "Kinchinjunga", "High Solitudes", "The Heavens", "Home Beauty", "The Nature of Nature", "Nature's Ideal", etcetera. Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband (1863 - 1942) was an officer in the British Army, as well as an explorer and author. He is most famous for his writings on Asia and foreign policy. Many old works such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Heart Of Nature Or The Quest For Natural Beauty

The Heart Of Nature Or The Quest For Natural Beauty
Author: Sir Francis Younghusband
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9789357487832

"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.

'Only Connect'

'Only Connect'
Author: William C. Lubenow
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2015
Genre: History
ISBN: 1783270462

In nineteenth-century Britain, learned societies and clubs became contested sites in which a new kind of identity was created: the charisma and persona of the scholar, of the intellectual.