1909 Old Book – Kashmir By Sir Francis Younghusband
Title – Kashmir
Author – Sir Francis Younghusband
Publishers – Adam And Charles Black
Year – 1909
The author describes all about Kashmir while he served there. The book was written by Sir Francis Younghusband at the request of Major Edward Molyneux who did the watercolor illustration. Edward Molyneux of the British Military was also based in Kashmir at the time. Younghusband describes the raw scenic beauty of Kashmir, its mountains, valleys, lakes, and so on. Including the salubrious weather, travel, places of interest, people, sports, and much more.
Kashmir was apparently one of the getaways for many of the British. Especially during the oppressive summer months. Some of the other major hill station getaways in the north were Simla and Mussoorie. In the west Matheran and Mahabelswar. In the East Darjeeling. And in the south Ooty and Kodaikanal. In fact, Simla was the summer capital of the British. And as far can be known the British Indian government operated from here for six months in a year.
Also read Francis Younghusband.
From the collection – Vintage Raja Ravi Varma “Saraswati” Oleograph., Unveiling King George V Statue Calcutta, Photo 1939., The City Market In Bengaluru – Old Postcard 1935., Queen Mary At The Taj Mahal, Old Print 1911.
