02360cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000500012624500580017626400510023430000470028533600260033233700260035833800360038450000310042050800260045152013250047753400450180265300420184765300240188965300490191385600430196299900170200527213UtSlPG20260610133624.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a22000846  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aYounghusband, Francis Edward, Sir,d1863-194214aThe Heart of Nature; or, The Quest for Natural Beauty 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-09  aProduced by Ruth Hart  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- Himalaya Mountains  aNature (Aesthetics)  aHimalaya Mountains -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27213  c68122d68122