The Heart Of A Continent: A Narrative Of Travels In Manchuria, Across The Gobi Desert, Through The Himalayas, The Pamirs And Chitrai, 1884-1894

By Francis Younghusband

Book Overview

The Heart Of A Continent is a travelogue written by Frank E. Younghusband, chronicling his travels across Manchuria, the Gobi Desert, the Himalayas, the Pamirs, and Chitrai between the years 1884 and 1894. The book is a vivid and detailed account of Younghusband's journey through some of the most remote and challenging regions of the world. The author describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters with keen observation and insight, offering readers a unique window into the heart of Asia. Through his narrative, Younghusband captures the excitement and adventure of travel, as well as the hardships and dangers that come with exploring uncharted territories. The Heart Of A Continent is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the geography of Asia, or the human experience of travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163634751
• ISBN13: 9781163634752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"