Younghusband
South Australia · Australia
Departing from the picturesque town of Mannum, enjoy a scenic drive that hugs the Murray River before arriving at Younghusband for a relaxing and educational river boat cruise. Take delight in spectacular views of the majestic ancient cliffs and prolific birdlife.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Younghusband
Welcome to Younghusband, a peaceful settlement on the banks of the 'mighty Murray River.' This location is as much a geographical retreat as it is a historical curiosity. Named after the Younghusband family—most notably Sir…
Listen in the app2Sir Francis Younghusband — The Namesake’s Early Life
The story behind this settlement’s name begins with a man born to the British Raj. Sir Francis Younghusband was born in 1863 in Murree, a station in what is now Pakistan. …
Listen in the app3The Great Game — Diplomacy on the River
The 'Great Game' was the nineteenth-century geopolitical competition between the British and Russian Empires for supremacy in Central Asia. Sir Francis Younghusband was a key player in this drama, roaming the 'remote parts of the…
Listen in the app4The Lhasa Expedition — A Peak of Power
The most significant and controversial chapter in Sir Francis Younghusband's career was his 1903-1904 military expedition to Lhasa, Tibet. Commissioned by Lord Curzon, the Governor-General of India, the expedition's brief was to…
Listen in the app5River Geography — The Life of the Settlement
Moving away from the namesake's global exploits, the physical geography of Younghusband is a scholarly subject in its own right. This settlement is located at a significant point on the Murray, where the 'swelling waters' are…
Listen in the app6Spiritual Journey — From Soldier to Statesman
Perhaps the most interesting scholarly aspect of Sir Francis Younghusband's life—and a fitting theme for this peaceful settlement—is his 'complete turn' toward spirituality in his later years. After his 'military exploits' and…
Listen in the app7A Gateway to the Riverland
Younghusband acts as a scholarly 'gateway' between the Adelaide Hills and the vast 'Riverland' of South Australia. To reach this spot, travelers often drive through the 'windy routes' of the hills, descending from the 'steep…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you stand on the banks of the Murray at Younghusband, reflect on the 'long journey' of both the river and the man who gave this place its name. You have heard the story of Sir Francis Younghusband, a soldier and explorer whose…
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What is Younghusband?
Younghusband is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -34.8998, 139.5507 |
| Last updated |