Among the Celestials

""Among the Celestials"" is a book written by Captain Francis Younghusband, a British Army officer and explorer who traveled extensively in Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a collection of essays and observations about his experiences in China, particularly in the city of Peking (now Beijing), where he served as a diplomat and military attach�����. Younghusband writes about the customs, culture, and daily life of the Chinese people, as well as their history and political system. He also describes his encounters with the ruling Qing dynasty, including the Empress Dowager Cixi, and his impressions of the Boxer Rebellion, a violent anti-foreigner movement that swept through China in 1900. The book provides a unique perspective on China during a time of great change and upheaval, and offers insights into the complex relationships between China and the Western powers.""1898. A narrative of travels in Manchuria, across the Gobi Desert, through the Himalayas to India. Abridged from The Heart of a Continent. With Map and Illustrations. The British explorer recalls his travels in this lively account. Contents: The Ever-White Mountain; Northern Manchuria; Back to Peking; Our Interests in Manchuria; Peking to the Gobi Desert; Across the Gobi Desert; Through Turkestan to Yarkand; Into the Heart of the Himalayas; and The Mustagh Pass.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.