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.
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1Younghusband
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…
앱에서 듣기2Sir 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. …
앱에서 듣기3The 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…
앱에서 듣기4The 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…
앱에서 듣기5River 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…
앱에서 듣기6Spiritual 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…
앱에서 듣기7A 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…
앱에서 듣기8Closing
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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| 위치 | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 자연 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | -34.8998, 139.5507 |
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