Francis Younghusband books in order
British army explorer
- Lived
- 1863–1942
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
Francis Younghusband published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with The Heart of a Continent (1896). The best-known is Kashmir, Described (1909).
Updated September 2026
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Kashmir, Described
Francis Younghusband's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
But in Our Lives (1926)
Non-fiction in order
The Heart of a Continent (1896)
Among the Celestials (1898)
South Africa of To-day (1898)
Kashmir, Described (1909)
India and Tibet (1910)
The Heart of Nature (1921)
The Gleam (1923)
Wonders of the Himalayas (1924)
The Light of Experience (1927)
Dawn in India (1930)
A Search in Secret India (1943)
Other books in order
Life in the Stars (1927)
The Coming Country (1928)
The Epic of Mount Everest (1931)
The Living Universe (1933)
Modern Mystics (1935)
Everest (1936)
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About Francis Younghusband
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Edward Younghusband was a British Army officer, explorer and spiritual writer. He is remembered for his travels in the Far East and Central Asia; especially the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, led by him, and for his writings on Asia and foreign policy. Younghusband held positions including British commissioner to Tibet and president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Francis Younghusband FAQ
- How many books has Francis Younghusband written?
- Francis Younghusband published 1 novel, 11 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Francis Younghusband's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kashmir, Described.
- What is Francis Younghusband's last book?
- A Search in Secret India (1943).
- What is Francis Younghusband's most famous book?
- Kashmir, Described (1909) is Francis Younghusband's most widely read book.
- Can I read Francis Younghusband's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Francis Younghusband are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.