Publisher's Synopsis
""Among the Celestials"" is a book written by Captain Francis Younghusband, a British explorer and military officer who served in India and Tibet during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a memoir of his travels and experiences in China, where he spent several years as a British diplomat and military attach�����.Younghusband's book provides a detailed account of his interactions with the Chinese people, including their customs, beliefs, and way of life. He also describes his travels throughout China, visiting cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, as well as more remote regions like Tibet and Mongolia.Throughout the book, Younghusband provides insights into the political and social climate of China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Boxer Rebellion and the fall of the Qing dynasty. He also discusses the role of Western powers in China, particularly the British Empire, and the impact of imperialism on Chinese society.Overall, ""Among the Celestials"" is a fascinating and informative account of one man's experiences in China during a time of great change and upheaval. It offers a unique perspective on Chinese culture and history, as well as the complex relationships between China and the Western world.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.
