Project Gutenberg 2008-11-09 Public domain in the USA. 214 Younghusband, Francis Edward, Sir 1863 1942 Younghusband, Sir Francis Edward Younghusband, Frank E. 22000846 The Heart of Nature; or, The Quest for Natural Beauty Produced by Ruth Hart "The Heart of Nature; or, The Quest for Natural Beauty" by Sir Francis Younghusband is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century that combines elements of natural history with a reflective prose aimed at appreciating nature's profound beauty. With a focus on the Himalaya region, the book delves deeply into the relationship between humanity and the natural world, advocating for a refined understanding of and communion with nature's aesthetics and spiritual essence. At the start of the narrative, Younghusband sets the stage in the Sikkim Himalaya, vividly describing the power and majesty of the Ganges River, framed as both a nurturing and formidable force in the lives of those who inhabit its banks. He reflects on the transformative experience of witnessing natural beauty, utilizing imagery and metaphors that evoke a sense of wonderment. This opening portion introduces the reader to Younghusband's notion of beauty as a necessary element in life, one that encourages a deeper connection with the environment, inviting readers to contemplate their own place in the natural order. The rich descriptions of mountains, forests, rivers, and the diverse flora and fauna ignite a thirst for understanding the intrinsic beauty of the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history -- Himalaya Mountains Nature (Aesthetics) Himalaya Mountains -- Description and travel QH Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues Category: Philosophy & Ethics 425082 2025-08-11T08:07:37.231031 text/html 414499 2008-11-09T09:03:30 text/html 238554 2025-08-11T08:07:44.602959 application/epub+zip 245824 2025-08-11T08:07:40.371984 application/epub+zip 214710 2025-08-11T08:07:39.209005 application/epub+zip 480728 2025-08-11T08:07:47.824984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 463725 2025-08-11T08:07:43.908995 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425172 2022-09-12T13:20:47.275307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406543 2025-08-11T08:07:36.581038 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 406292 2008-11-09T09:01:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 406283 2008-11-09T09:02:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21058 2025-08-11T08:07:47.957941 application/rdf+xml 21228 2025-08-11T08:07:39.729994 image/jpeg 4337 2025-08-11T08:07:39.469990 image/jpeg 146701 2008-11-09T09:03:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 147380 2008-11-09T09:03:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 146685 2008-11-09T09:03:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 235113 2025-08-11T08:07:37.263024 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia